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How To Grow & Care For Nasturtium 

by aditya abhishek

Introduction

Nasturtium is a genus of around 80  flowering plant species that are annual and perennial. Flower colour varies from red, orange, pink, yellow, to white. 

Climate

In places where average temperature ranges between 16 to 30 degrees Celsius, you can grow Nasturtium flowering plants. 

Soil & Potting Mix

Well draining, poorly fertile soil is good for growing Nasturtium. Prepare potting mix with 50% soil + 30% cocopeat + 10% river sand + 10% compost. 

Sunlight

They love to grow well under direct sunlight for at least 6 to 8 hours daily. Avoid growing them in low light condition. 

Watering

Keep the soil evenly moist but avoid over watering. They can tolerate draught for sometime but water frequently for good growth & flowering. 

Fertilizers

Do not add chemical fertilizers in this plant. During flowering phase you can apply one teaspoon onion peel fertilizer after every 15 days.

Propagation

You can propagate Nasturtiums by sowing their seeds 1/2 inches deep. You can start sowing seeds in early spring season. 

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