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(Tropaeolum Majus Nanum)
Alaska Dwarf Gold Nasturtium is a rare and beautiful variety! These plants have a sprawling growth habit and produce tons of glowing golden flowers with varying amounts of variegated foliage. The flowers, leaves, stems, and seeds of nasturtiums are all edible and have unique culinary uses! They are also great for attracting pollinators and beneficial species to your garden. Alaska Dwarf Gold Nasturtiums are sure to brighten up your garden and your plate!

Sowing: To soften the hard coating on these Nasturtium seeds, rub one side of each seed lightly with sandpaper and soak them in warm water overnight. Mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 30 days before planting. Sow the seed in early spring, planting just below the surface of the soil. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually takes place within 7-14 days.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. Though they flourish with occasional watering in especially dry weather, mature plants tolerate some drought in addition to growing in poor or sandy soil. Avoid fertilizing, since this tends to produce abundant foliage and few blooms. Deadhead to prolong blooming. This plant may self-seed, and attracts bees. It performs well as a container plant.

Harvesting: Though these blossoms do not last long as cut flowers, the entire plant is edible. Young leaves make excellent fresh greens, while the blossoms are often used as a garnish.

Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, the round seeds will develop in pairs in the dried flower head. Gather them as soon as they easily come loose from the stem. Spread the seed out to dry completely. Store Nasturtium seeds in a cool, dry place.