Garden nasturtium 'Cobra'

Pull off old flower heads to restrict seed development, and promote more buds. Easily self seeds

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Cobra is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Ensure your soil is loamy, sandy and clay and has a ph of between 6.1 and 7.8 as Garden nasturtium is a weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

Very easy from seed, sow direct into a sunny, well drained spot

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). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

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

Sow direct.
Can be used in pots and containers

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

The flowers are good for cutting for the house and a reasonably long lived in a vase
The petals are used as a spicy addition to salads

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late summer.