Peach Melba Nasturtium – MIg

Description

Peach Melba Nasturtium is a beautiful heirloom flowering variety prized for its soft peach, cream, and apricot-colored blooms, often accented with distinctive red markings. Its edible flowers and rounded leaves have a pleasant peppery flavor, making them excellent for salads, garnishes, sandwiches, and decorative dishes. This vigorous, easy-to-grow annual also attracts bees and other beneficial pollinators, making it an excellent addition to edible gardens, containers, and borders.

When to Plant in the UAE

• Outdoors: Direct sow seeds in September and again in late February for the best results.

Planting & Care Tips

• Light & Soil: Grow in full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-draining soil. Avoid overly rich soil, as excessive fertility can encourage leaves at the expense of flowers.
• Depth & Germination: Sow seeds 1–2 cm deep. Germination typically occurs within 7–14 days.
• Spacing: Space plants 25–30 cm apart, with 30–45 cm between rows.
• Watering: Keep the soil moderately moist during establishment. Once established, water regularly but avoid excessive moisture.
• Feeding: Nasturtiums generally require little fertilizer. A light application of compost before planting is usually sufficient.
• Flowering: Plants typically begin flowering approximately 50–70 days after sowing and can continue blooming throughout the suitable growing season.
• Harvesting Tips: Pick flowers in the morning when they are fully open and fresh. Young leaves and immature green seed pods are also edible and can be used fresh or pickled.