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This \u003cem\u003estunning variety\u003c\/em\u003e produces velvety, deep burgundy-red flowers that are both beautiful and edible - perfect for adding color to gardens and peppery zest to salads, garnishes, and culinary creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Nasturtium Black Velvet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDramatic Dark Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stunning deep burgundy-red, almost black flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible Flowers \u0026amp; Leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peppery flavor perfect for salads and garnishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to Grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for beginning gardeners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts Pollinators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Draws hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in dry conditions once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trailing or climbing depending on support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePest Deterrent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Repels aphids and other garden pests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong Blooming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers from summer through frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for pots and hanging baskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Botanical Interests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nasturtium Black Velvet (Tropaeolum majus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacket Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual flower (edible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-18 inches (trailing to 3-6 feet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-3 inches diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep burgundy-red (almost black)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Bloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50-60 days from seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer through frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average to poor soil (too-rich soil produces more foliage than flowers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm-season annual; plant after last frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-12 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0-8.0 (adaptable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow Nasturtium Black Velvet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow outdoors after last frost when soil has warmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak seeds overnight in warm water to speed germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 1\/2 inch deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seeds germinate in 7-14 days at 65-70°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin seedlings to 8-12 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly until established; then water only during dry spells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal fertilizer needed; too much reduces flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide trellis if climbing growth is desired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick flowers and leaves as needed for culinary use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStunning Deep Burgundy-Red Flowers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Velvet produces \u003cstrong\u003evelvety, deep burgundy-red flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e so dark they appear almost black, creating dramatic contrast in the garden. 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