Nasturtium Peach Melba, also known as Garden Nasturtium or Indian Cress , produces soft peach-yellow flowers with warm orange-red markings near the centre, set against rounded green leaves. It grows well in cool to mild weather , prefers full sunlight with light afternoon shade in hotter areas, and is suitable for 8-10 inch pots, hanging baskets, borders, and garden beds. Native to South America, it became popular worldwide for its cheerful edible flowers, compact trailing growth, and ability to add soft seasonal color to sunny garden spaces.
💐 Growing Guide
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Sowing:
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Setup: Use a seed-starting tray or small pots with seed-starting mix.
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Sow: Place seeds on the surface, press lightly, space 1 inch apart.
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Transplant: Move seedlings to separate pots when they have 2-3 true leaves.
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Watering: Keep soil moist but not soggy. Water gently to avoid disturbing seeds.
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Sunlight: Provide as much direct sunlight as possible for optimal growth.
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Pests: Use neem oil for pest control when pests are detected.
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Harvest: Remove old flowers to encourage more blooms.
