How I grow My NASTURTIUMS from Seed 🌿❤️ 12 WEEKS GROWTH

[@sharondensmore5052]

Haven't watched the whole video yet but I nicked my nasturnum seed before I put it in water.

[@leegurl915]

My new favorite plant!

[@Alicesgardenau]

I really like seeing the whole journey of the nasturtium in your garden. I’d be keen to see other videos like this on other plants 😊

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Thank you and I will do my best!

[@gardenspluswithwilsey1237]

Your nasturiums are very pretty - one note - they don't really need fertilizing - that's why you have so much leaf and not as much flower... if you don't fertilize any more you will probably get more flowers - nasturium do prefer a poorer soil than many plants.

[@calideb4437]

I have nasturtium in my yard too and wanted to mention they don't benefit from fertilizing unless you want to encourage a leafier plant. My mom had nasturtium in our backyard when I was little. She used to call them weeds because they grew so well with very little help. She'd even pull out large areas of the climbing type off the back fence - within a couple of months more blooms & very happy plant. Thanks for your channel.

[@peppercat8718]

👍

[@KeeKeeSoto]

Love nasturtiums! I started so many, I'm still trying to find places to stick them lol. Yours are beautiful 😊🌿

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Hey, oh goodness I was in the same place last week, I took a ton to my parents because I couldn't just get rid of extra seedlings that germinated, I had nasturtiums out the wazoo lol I bet yours look lovely!

[@TheEnthusiasticGardener]

These nasturtiums are just amazing and I’m definitely going to grow some more varieties, I have a few but seeing all your different ones has made me want to try more. You look beautiful today too 🥰

[@SoilandMargaritas]

So nice of you 😍😍!

[@yasminbee3435]

Thank you for this video, I'm hoping to grow nasturtiums this year in my garden. I just sowed the seeds few days ago, hopefully they germinate soon.

[@rosesarered3904]

I had never seen or heard of this plant before. (new gardener going on one year 😊) I love it, the leaves alone are beautiful!! Great job growing them they look amazing!

[@SoilandMargaritas]

They look so darn cute and whimsical I think!

[@karenschwartz5209]

They look wonderful. I planted them last year too. And went with seed this year live them. Thank you for your information!

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Absolutely! Thank you!

[@isabelladavis1363]

Yes you do have the trailing nasturtium 5 ft in length they are amazing -planted with certain vegetables to help deter bugs something that I will be planting quite prolifically this year …diversity is key in the gardens…do you eat the buds or pickle them? Used as capers in many dishes they have a peppery flavor and when used in salads the flowers really add quite a sparkle of elegance and surprise…Supposedly a natural antibiotic for us as well …I still remember these 50 years ago in my aunts garden…obviously they knew things about these amazing plants we have long since forgotten…beautiful garden…thank you for sharing

[@harxmoond]

I bought one package earlier this year and wished i had more. They're so lovely.

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Yes they are!

[@lolodee3528]

I got salmon baby doubles also empress of India… Ruby red

[@emkn1479]

I’ve always loved nasturtiums ☺️ My favorite are the types with variegated leaves. As I pot up containers I pop a few seeds around the perimeter and they add a little surprise later on.

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Oh nice! I gotta try them from direct seed and see how long it takes them to grow that way.

[@emkn1479]

@@SoilandMargaritas Pretty sure it’s less than 2 weeks. But it’s so hands off. I don’t even soak them beforehand, I’m just sure to keep the whole pot watered well. In fact I direct sowed other annuals below my potted figs as soon as I brought them out in the spring and they’re growing really well. That way I didn’t have to mess with digging into the figs root system, the annuals find their own way when planted from seed. Gazania and nemophila both worked really well this way 😀

[@amyhoff1501]

My neighbor and friend just gifted me a Nasturtium plant and I’m looking forward to it getting big and bushy, yours look amazing , especially the big leaved ones, the foliage is so beautiful and the flowers are a bonus

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Exactly! The flowers are a nice bonus!

[@AJsGreenThumbLLC]

They are stunning. Often under appreciated but wow yours look great!

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Thank you so much!

[@arabianknight47]

Absolutley beautiful, thank you for sharing. Just ordered seeds online and can't wait to get them!

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Good luck!

[@Onniesprairiegarden]

So pretty! Growing them for this first time this year!

[@SoilandMargaritas]

You will love them!

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

They have grown into beauties and so big 🥰 Amazing 🪴🌺🪴

[@SoilandMargaritas]

We have had a lot of rain here lately, so that is pushing them tremendously!

[@ChicagoGardener]

Everything looks so good! Adding nasturtiums to my list!

[@SoilandMargaritas]

You will love them Bethany!

[@purplethumb7887]

You don't have to wait for the seeds to grow more. You could cut the vines, remove several of the lower leaves, direct plant in soil, and they will be very quick to flower. If you want more flowers, do not fertilize at all. They literally thrive in poor soil.

[@deborahr9237]

First time growing them this year - I planted a mix. No flowers yet, but the leaves are so gorgeous!

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Good luck!

[@rai55]

Ahhhh, such beautiful nasturtiums Roxanna 😍💫

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Thank you!

[@lunallena947]

Beautiful plant. Thanks for sharing. 😊Blessings.

[@jessl12342]

Love all your videos! I’be been binging them and getting inspiration lol. Muchas gracias!

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Glad you like them!

[@judithmaikai5730]

Thank you for sharing I am definitely adding them to my list of seeds for next year!!

[@SoilandMargaritas]

You are so welcome! You will love them!

[@msmaddox2918]

They look great! I love your dress too! 😊

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Aww Thank you!

[@magdamedeiros2184]

Nasturtiums grow wild everywhere on cliffs and anywhere the seeds fall in parts of Portugal. Very carefree plant with the right climate conditions

[@jesselee121]

They are so good with steak ! Green. Flower. Rice. Steak. Amazing.

[@SoilandMargaritas]

So good! I don't normally eat the but maybe this year!

[@SouthernYankee]

I grew mine from seed this year for the first time and I love them but our heat and humidity hear is killing them already. I have one in some shade and that is growing better. But our 97 degree days they don’t love. I’m going to try them earlier next year so they can grow well in spring. Yours look gorgeous! I have cherry rose and a deep wine kind. I’d like to get a variegated one for next year.

[@SoilandMargaritas]

How are you liking your Cherry Rose? I love mine! I am definitely saving seeds from all of these and getting a couple newer varieties for next year. I am sorry to hear the heat is taking them :(

[@SouthernYankee]

@@SoilandMargaritas love them I like how they start more cherry color and end more rose pink color. I did get a random orange one in my packet though so those didn’t match lol.

[@danahoover1216]

I cant beleive u did this video. U do have the best nasturtiums....I was totally thinking it last week . Xoxo Dana 5b

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Dana you and I are connected ;)

[@cathyscreationandvlog4224]

Really enjoyed this video! I'm going to definitely be planting some nastershaus, but I guess I will have to start them next year as my guess is too late to start seeds now.

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Cathy, you should! If you have seeds I would direct seed some now where you want them, at least if they don’t grow much you will know for sure!

[@nikkid6395]

I will start mine from seeds next season. I bought some about a month ago!

[@SoilandMargaritas]

You could totally direct see them now :) Good luck!

[@nikkid6395]

@@SoilandMargaritas I will do that! Thanks! Zone 8 has a long warm season

[@simpleperrydiselife]

I love them. Do you eat them? I snack on them when I'm watering my plants. They have such a peppery flavor and the smell of them is delicious. I remember when you planted them. Thanks for sharing!

[@SoilandMargaritas]

I tried a couple of leaves recently, they have this peppery mustard taste that I really like, it reminds me of papalo (no clue in English) which is a plant that I used to eat when I was little.

[@chaisiangu9581]

Wow that's so beautiful. May I now what medium you use to both germinate as well as transplanting nasturtiums? Thank you very much.

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Regular potting mix.

[@marycampbell4160]

Gorgeous garden

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Thank you!

[@LauraJoyMaker]

One of my favorite flowers .....🥰🙏🏻❤️

[@SoilandMargaritas]

❤️❤️❤️

[@tironicawashington1863]

Just found your channel. And just learn about the plant . And just go Some from the store a couple of days ago . I don’t know if I should just put them in the pot as is or soak them . Idk please help

[@corbin301]

Do Nasturtium prefer dry or moist soil?

[@lindaplumley4060]

Here in March 2022 - love this video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. My nasturtiums are very leggy after only two weeks growth. Should I pinch them back or leave them alone?

[@SoilandMargaritas]

I don’t ever pinch my nasturtiums, if they are leggy get them closer to your lights.

[@annalevenson7234]

Fabulous 😊

[@jennifernash4638]

I have seeds I keep meaning to direct sew into the ground and just not getting to it. Maybe I'll do it this weekend.

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Do it Jennifer!

[@thepurplegardener4856]

I’ve read that nasturtiums don’t like fertilizer. I made the mistake of fertilizing before I read it. It says that fertilizer encourages leaf growth but few blooms. What do you think? Your garden is gorgeous 👋🏽🌱🌱

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Hey! That makes sense, although I’m totally ok with no blooms, everything else in that container will get fertilizer at some point or another so I can’t stop that. I just love how they are looking right now

[@colsen4616]

When you’re using them as a trap crop, how do you manage them - trim and trash individual stems, spray aphids off with water, apply insecticidal soap?

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Hey, so, last year I didn't have any major issues with pests, BUT I have heard you trim and trash the infected areas when it happens.

[@colsen4616]

@@SoilandMargaritas thanks. Mine were such a major aphid trap it was gross! And of course they were the black ones instead of green so they really stood out. 🥴 I ended up trimming and trashing until eventually the plants were gone. Planted more this year, so we’ll see....

[@knowyuhgrow420]

Thanks for sharing

[@SoilandMargaritas]

You are very welcome!

[@kathrynweaver2490]

Beautiful 🤩 When do you start collecting your seeds from the plants?

[@SoilandMargaritas]

I will let you know in another video when I do, this year will be my first time collecting seeds from Nasturtiums because I forgot last year!

[@missplantaholic426]

Really nice 👌

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Thank you!

[@TIERRAYLOMBRICES]

Aqui ya esta caliente y mis plantas estan secandose.

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Oh no Maria :(

[@mariaisa7243]

Hi. Beautiful!!!!!! So I started seeding inside the nasturtiums and they are growing very well. What’s the smallest container that they can be planted in and still thrive? Thank you ! Maria

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Maria, I really do not know since I don't grow them indoors, I would say try a gallon size container per plant and see how they do.

[@saraaden3520]

My nasturtium has white little spots on the leaves. Any tips on how I can treat it?

[@SoilandMargaritas]

I am not sure, unfortunately AND fortunately, nasturtiums are trap plants, so the pests go for them first instead of your other plants, thats one of the main reasons people choose them.

[@msmith1821]

Did I see Dark purple Nasturtiums in your video? Is there such a thing?

[@SoilandMargaritas]

If there is such a thing I haven’t grown any, what you saw were probably the petunias

[@mildredz7777]

Hablas Español,o sólo inglés? Creo que eres Latina,o me equivoco... Muy lindo tu jardin!

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Hablo los dos! Mexicana (poblana)! Bienvenida!

[@dawnatchley9076]

Do you pinch back the seedlings? Mine are tall and lanky...

[@SoilandMargaritas]

I don't pinch them when they are seedlings, but half way thru the season I might give them some pruning to the whole plant overall, that makes it comes a bit healthier.

[@dosdandelions8879]

They are edible, both flowers and leaves.

[@caroldieter2483]

Help! Only 2 of my seeds germinated! They are growing nicely but why didn’t the others take? After 3 weeks I poked in the soil and found the swollen seed but still no sprout 😕 what did I do wrong?? Yours look fantastic!

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Thank you! Oh man, I wish I knew... sometimes it is too dry or too wet, sometimes the seeds are not viable and there is nothing you can do... Maybe purchase your seeds from a different place next time.

[@mbrown1393]

those containers with the 2 nasturtiums in it, how many seeds do you think that was from?

[@SoilandMargaritas]

From 2 seeds

[@GardenEvolution]

Never grown them and more you have me thinking I should

[@SoilandMargaritas]

I think you should!

[@mariafolch8067]

🌱The Nartusiums you are showing at 4:25 indicate that the soil is too rich. Nasturtiums need to be grown in a position in full sun. They grow best in reasonably poor, well-drained soil. If the soil is too rich, too much foliage will be produced at the expense of flowers and may grow above the flowers, hiding them from view.🌱

[@SoilandMargaritas]

I think you are right, Thank you!

[@dawndawn6946]

I grow these from seed every year. This is the first year I got them to grow large, but now the heat has come and they’re all dead. Should I plant them in the shade? I’m in zone 8a. Also, are yours on drip?

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Hey! Mine are not on drip, this is my second year growing them, these varieties seem to be better at handling full true sun because last year, the one variety I had did not like it in full sun but it did better in semi shade... I think it depends on varieties.

[@milyburgos7636]

Me encantarían tus videos en español ... para entender mejor el contenido 🙌🏻

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Gracias Maria , en eso ando!

[@mariafolch8067]

Puedes traducirlo usando la aplicación de Google Translate. Necesitarás 2 instrumentos. Uno con la aplicación y el otro con el programa que quieres traducir usando cc. Sea un celular, computadora, televisión, etc. ▪︎Baja la aplicación "Google Translate" a tú teléfono ▪︎Activa las capciones (cc), ó mejor dicho subtitulado oculto, en el teléfono. Las encontrarás en la mano derecha arriba dentro de un cuadrado. ▪︎Pon el teléfono que tiene el Google Translate instalado frente a la pantalla del teléfono u otro instrumento que tiene el programa que quieres traducir y las capciones activadas. La aplicación va traduciendo lo que está en capciones (cc) al instante. Yo te recomiendo que veas el video con cc dos veces. La primera vez para leer lo que dicen. En la segunda vez puedes concentrar en lo que enseñan y apreciar el video. Si necesitas ayuda me puedes conseguir en Instagram como @palmyfolch

[@cindystuder9090]

The mis labeled nasturtiums were a happy accident! Very pretty!

[@SoilandMargaritas]

I think so too!

[@aligv2009]

Did u soak the seeds in the beginning of the video. There was no sound..but you were pulling them out of Red Solo CUPS 😂❤ so I thought..maybe she soaked them🤔

[@SoilandMargaritas]

I just realized that is not very clear on the video but yes, I soaked the seeds for a couple of hrs, I did a test before with soaked vs dry seeds and there was no visible difference in germination, but just to be safe I will continue soaking before planting.

[@sdqsdq6274]

this is a cool temp species ?

[@SoilandMargaritas]

It is not.

[@louisethomas8074]

Can you direct sow them?

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Yes!

[@gardenrulez]

I love Nasturtiums, but they do poorly in my rich soil and humid climate. I think I may have to do a raised bed, for plants that don't like the soil....mmm

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Maybe in some containers as well :)

[@PrincessOfIsrael12]

You can eat the flower

[@kathya1956]

Can I put it out right away?

[@SoilandMargaritas]

As long as you don't have any more freezes, a lot of people with long growing season just direct sow as well.

[@annaizak8639]

I planted nasturtiums this year for the second time. This time leaves are huge but just few flowers. I’m just wondering why?

[@emaboo592]

They go through phases. First the leaves, then some flowers, and eventually the leaves start dying back and there are more flowers than leaves!

[@annaizak8639]

@@emaboo592 thank you

[@margueriteocarroll9532]

Perhaps your soil is too rich. They do flower better in poor soil.

[@annaizak8639]

@@margueriteocarroll9532 you are probably right. Last year I put them in the clay soil and they have plenty of flowers and this year I put them in potting soil.

[@cherylmoss3632]

Livelyt

[@bonniecarlstrom6014]

👍👍🇺🇸

[@pronoun_dilemma]

Poorer soil and no fertilizer means they will flower better. Good soil and fertilizer will produce more leaves.

[@karunald]

Yours were 3? inches in 2 weeks? Mine still haven't germinated in 12 days. Fresh seed from Baker Creek. Makes no sense.

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Did you soak the seeds? How warm is your room? My room is 72-75 on average, they love the warmth, in a cooler place they will take longer.

[@karunald]

@@SoilandMargaritas it's warm and they're on a heat mat. I started 8 seeds and got zero so far. Day 14 or so

[@karunald]

Started some more. Investigated & saw 2 showing signs of germ. Wish I started them weeks ago!

[@arvellataratuta2150]

I’m pretty sure 3 months is same as 12 weeks.

[@bridginaodonovan6721]

Nasturtiums prefer poor soil & no fertiliser as fertiliser produces lots of foliage & less flowers. Water sparingly.

[@seeithearitknowit]

I can’t hear your audio. It’s just music

[@norahmason7451]

The first few seconds are and then she talks

[@foulapaix1915]

Do not fertilize , that is why you do not have lots of flowers.