Garden nasturtium 'Cherries Jubilee'

Nasturtiums need no added fertilizers in most soils.

Cherries Jubilee likes a position of partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Cherries Jubilee is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Cherries Jubilee requires a loamy, sandy and clay soil with a ph of 6.1 - 7.8 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Nasturtiums germinate faster if the seeds are soaked in water overnight or for a few hours before planting. Slightly scratching the seeds with sandpaper before sowing will also help germination.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.5 inches (1.27 cm).

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Cherries Jubilee about 14 days before your last frost date.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Cherries Jubilee is a hardy plant.

The leaves can be harvested when there is plenty and also the flowers.

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