Sowing Indian cress is very easy. You push the seeds into a part of the garden that you have first hoeed well. For example, you can choose a forgotten corner of the garden. The plant is not demanding as to soil, only too wet soil is not suitable for the young plants. The nasturtium also loves the sun and grows best in a sunny spot.
You should plant the seeds about 30 to 40 centimetres apart, as the plant can grow quite wide and they will get in each other’s way if you sow too close together. Of course, you can thin out or move the young plants later when it is clear which seeds will produce the best plants. The nasturtium can also be planted in a pot. Consider the space needed for a mature plant.
When should you sow nasturtiums?
If it is your first time to sow this plant, it is no problem to buy seeds. The nasturtium is also often used in schools to teach children something more about nature. You can buy the seeds all year round, but sowing should be done in March or April if you want to see flowers the same year. If you choose to sow the nasturtiums in the autumn, they will only start to grow and flower the following spring. Often the plants are of lower quality because of the winter.
Flowering period of the Indian cress
The flowers of this plant are a beautiful bright yellow or orange colour. They grow very quickly and because they do not need much, it is also easy to grow them in a pot or a tub. This way, you can also enjoy the beautiful colours on the balcony or terrace. The flowering period is from June to October and this annual plant reaches a height of approximately 30 to 40 centimetres.