Growing nasturtium from seeds

Growing nasturtium from seeds has some features dictated by the natural requirements of the plant.

Due to thermophilicity of this plant, you should not rush to sow seeds in open ground - even the slightest frost can ruin all your work. The seedlings will simply die without even having time to hatch. It is best to start sowing nasturtium seeds for seedlings no earlier than April.

The nasturtium root system is tender and superficial, so careless transplantation can harm the plant. It is best to use when growing seedlings special peat containers or cups with a retractable bottom.

Nasturtium is one of the most sun-loving herbaceous plants. A lack of sunlight will turn the plant into a stunted, pathetic bush, devoid of flowers. Therefore, it is better to plant nasturtium well illuminated area or under trees in partial shade.

Growing nasturtium from seeds requires careful soil selection - she must be drained and moderately fertile. If the soil is fertilized with manure and is very fertile, then the plant will produce a lot of greenery - unlike flower ovaries, which will be very few.

There are also features when watering nasturtiums. Abundant watering is necessary at the beginning of growing the plant, when the shoots are young and still gaining strength. But already strong nasturtium bushes are better water less often, waiting for the earthen clod to dry completely.

Nasturtium flowering can be adjusted using phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. But under no circumstances should fresh manure be used.