{"product_id":"nasturtium-carnival-mix-seeds","title":"Nasturtium Carnival Mix – 10 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNasturtium Carnival Mix is a compact flowering annual with rounded green leaves and bright single flowers. The mix may produce red, orange, yellow, cream and salmon shades, sometimes with darker markings near the centre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden nasturtium is native to South America and grows quickly during mild weather. Carnival Mix has a low, spreading habit suited to pots, window boxes, borders and the edges of raised beds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheerful Colour Mix:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Produces flowers in several warm and bright shades.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact Growth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Forms a low, bushy plant that fits easily into containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Flowering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually begins blooming within a few months of sowing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdible Flowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The flowers and young leaves can be used as colourful garnishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollinator Friendly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The nectar-rich flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually 7–14 days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Around 15–24°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e At least 5–6 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A 10–12-inch pot for one plant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e About 8–12 inches between plants\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually around 10–12 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant spread:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually around 12–18 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Light, moderately fertile and well-draining mix\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst flowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually around 8–10 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Lahore, Faisalabad, Islamabad and Rawalpindi, sow from September to November. In hotter areas such as Karachi and southern Punjab, sow from October to December after the strongest summer heat has eased. In colder northern and hilly areas, sow from March to April after the risk of hard frost has passed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Sow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFill the final pot or garden position with loose, well-draining potting mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow the seeds directly around ½ inch deep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeave approximately 8–12 inches between planting positions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCover the seeds and water gently without disturbing the soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the mix lightly moist, but never continuously wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf more than one seedling appears in the same position, retain the strongest one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater when the upper inch of soil begins to dry. Water thoroughly and allow excess water to drain away. Do not leave the pot standing in collected water because continuously wet soil may damage the roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNasturtiums flower better without heavy feeding. If the potting mix is very poor, mix in only a small amount of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/vermicompost-fertilizer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVermicompost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before sowing. Avoid nitrogen-rich fertilizer because it can produce many leaves but very few flowers. If necessary, use a small amount of low-nitrogen flowering fertilizer after buds begin forming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck the tender shoots and leaf undersides for aphids, whiteflies and caterpillars. Remove caterpillars by hand. If sap-sucking pests appear, spray \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/neem-oil-for-plants\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeem Oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e according to its label instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal Gardener Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow directly because nasturtium roots do not like unnecessary disturbance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtect newly sown seeds from birds that may remove them from the soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide afternoon shade if the weather becomes unusually hot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid very rich soil and frequent fertilizer applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove faded flowers regularly to encourage continued blooming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep pots sheltered from prolonged heavy rain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarnival Mix usually begins flowering around 8–10 weeks after sowing under suitable conditions. Mild temperatures, good sunlight and moderate feeding help produce the strongest display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove faded flowers before seed pods develop if you want the plant to continue making new buds. Leave a few pods on the plant if you want to collect mature seeds. Carnival Mix may spread gently over the edge of a pot, but it is not a tall climbing variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Carnival Mix a climbing nasturtium?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Carnival Mix is generally compact and low-spreading. It may hang slightly over the edge of a container, but it does not grow like a tall climbing nasturtium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShould nasturtium seeds be soaked before sowing?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoaking is not normally required. If the seeds appear particularly dry and hard, they may be soaked in clean water for 4–6 hours and then sown immediately. Do not leave them soaking for an extended period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy is my nasturtium producing leaves but no flowers?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcessive fertilizer, nitrogen-rich soil or insufficient sunlight can produce lush leaves with limited flowering. Stop feeding the plant and move the container to a sunnier position if possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nasturtium Carnival Mix, Garden Nasturtium, Indian Cress, Nasturtium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moji Mall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122650685662,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/8353\/2254\/files\/nasturtium-carnival-mix-flower-seeds-pakistan-moji-mall.jpg?v=1790648390","url":"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/nasturtium-carnival-mix-seeds","provider":"Moji Mall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}