Phoenix

Nasturtium

50d to harvest

A riot of warm, sunlit color—Phoenix nasturtium blooms with velvety, painterly petals that glow like ember-orange over lush, trailing foliage. The leaves and blossoms offer a peppery, lively bite with a crisp, tender snap, perfect for bright garnishes and vibrant flavor-forward salads, while the seeds mature for bold, tangy pickling. Grow Phoenix for a fast, showy 50-day burst of edible beauty that spills gracefully from containers or garden edges.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Apr 10th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 10th
Harvest Begins	May 30th
Harvest Ends	Oct 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	50
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Vine
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	45
Min Night Temp (°F)	35
Harden Off (days)	5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease problems commonly affect Tropaeolum majus (nasturtium), and how can I control them?

Watch for aphids and caterpillars, which cluster on tender new growth; rinse aphids off with a strong jet of water and remove heavily infested shoots. If you see powdery white coating, treat early with a baking-soda spray (1 tablespoon baking soda per gallon of water) applied to affected leaves in the morning, and improve airflow by spacing plants and avoiding overhead watering.

How do I know when Tropaeolum majus is ready to harvest?

Harvest seed pods and leaves once plants are well established and still before pods fully harden—at roughly 45–55 days from sowing, pods should be green and plump with seeds inside. For edible flowers, pick blooms as soon as petals open and continue harvesting regularly to encourage more flowering until cool weather slows growth.