Tropaeolum majus ‘Empress of India’
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Tropaeolum majus ‘Empress of India’, Nasturtium Empress of India
Family: Tropaeolaceae
Genus: Tropaeolum
Dark red helmet shaped flowers, with a long nectar spur, in summer until early autumn. Round, mid green leaves that have a peppery flavour. Culinary; both the flowers and leaves are edible. Use in salads.
Characteristics:
Nasturtium Empress of India can be seen at the herb farm in Jekka’s Herbetum and is available to buy as both herb plants and online as herb seeds.
Details
Growing
• Indoor Sowing: In early spring, into prepared plug trays or pots, 1 seed per plug or 3-4 per pot. Place in a light warm greenhouse or windowsill.
• Outdoor Sowing: In early summer, when all threat of frost has passed. Sow 15-20cm apart in a well-drained soil, full sun or partial shade.
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