NASTURTIUM - Tom Thumb

OP Open Pollinated

(40 seeds)

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Compact plants in a huge range of colours

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Do you adore the variety of colours one sees in Nasturtiums? Are you a little short of space? "Tom Thumb" nasturtiums are the answer you've Read More

Do you adore the variety of colours one sees in Nasturtiums? Are you a little short of space? "Tom Thumb" nasturtiums are the answer you've been looking for. Although they're compact growers, they offer the full range of reds, oranges, pinks and golds without the overwhelming growth of larger varieties.

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Quantity

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Days to Flower

70-80 days

Plant Spacing

20cm

Plant Height

15-20cm

Flower Colour

Mixed

Product Details

Common Name: NASTURTIUM - Tom Thumb

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 40

Days to Flower: 70-80 days

Watering: Medium

Flower Colour: Mixed

Plant Spacing: 20cm

Companion Plants: Deters beetles. Catch crop for cabbage butterflies

Additional Features: Flower, Beds, Borders, Cuisine, Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Foliage Interest, Heirloom, Ornamental, Pest Fighter

Scientific Name: Tropaeolum nanum

Germination Time: 14-21 days

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun|Part Shade

Plant Height: 15-20cm

Sow Depth: 10-15mm

Best Months to Plant – Nasturtium
Climate Zone	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Cool/Mountain									✓	✓	✓	✓
Temperate									✓	✓	✓	✓
Arid	✓	✓						✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Subtropical	✓	✓						✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tropical		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Cool/Mountain – Nasturtium
Method	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓

Temperate – Nasturtium
Method	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓

Arid – Nasturtium
Method	Jan	Feb	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Subtropical – Nasturtium
Method	Jan	Feb	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Tropical – Nasturtium
Method	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Growing Information

How to Sow

Sow seeds once the soil has warmed in spring. Plant them to twice their diameter deep and keep moist but not soggy as seeds will rot if constantly wet.

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How to Sow

Sow seeds once the soil has warmed in spring. Plant them to twice their diameter deep and keep moist but not soggy as seeds will rot if constantly wet.

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Want the full growing guide?

See sowing times, planting tips, watering, harvesting and common problems for this crop.

View full grow guide →