Nasturtium Butterscotch Seeds 9g - Botanical Interests Edible Flower Seeds for Gardens & Containers

Botanical Interests Nasturtium Butterscotch - Beautiful Edible Flower Seeds

Delight your eyes and palate with warm butterscotch colors using Botanical Interests Nasturtium Butterscotch Seeds. These widely adored edible flowers feature stunning warm butterscotch hues and peppery flavor, making them perfect for beautiful salad garnishes, container gardens, and attracting pollinators to your garden.

Why Choose Nasturtium Butterscotch?

• Stunning Butterscotch Colors: Warm, rich butterscotch tones create eye-catching displays
• Completely Edible: Both flowers and leaves are edible with a delicious peppery flavor
• Gourmet Garnish: Beautiful addition to salads, desserts, and culinary creations
• Compact Growth: Short plants ideal for containers, borders, and front of garden beds
• Attracts Pollinators: Draws bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to your garden
• Deer & Rabbit Resistant: Natural resistance protects your flowers from browsing
• Drought Tolerant: Once established, handles dry conditions well
• Easy to Grow: Perfect for beginning gardeners and children's gardens
• Long Blooming: Continuous flowers from summer through frost
• Generous Packet: 9 grams provides ample seeds for multiple plantings

Product Specifications

• Brand: Botanical Interests
• Variety: Nasturtium Butterscotch (Tropaeolum majus)
• Seed Type: Annual (perennial in zones 10+)
• Packet Size: 9 grams
• Item Number: #7236
• Flower Color: Warm butterscotch shades
• Plant Height: 8-12 inches (compact/dwarf variety)
• Spread: 12-18 inches
• Days to Bloom: 50-65 days from seed
• Hardiness: Annual in most zones; perennial in USDA zones 10 and warmer

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Average to poor soil (too-rich soil produces more leaves than flowers)
• Temperature: Cool-season annual; prefers temperatures 65-75°F
• Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Spacing: 8-12 inches apart
• Container Size: Minimum 6-8 inch pot
• pH: 6.0-7.5 (adaptable)

How to Grow Nasturtium Butterscotch

1. When to Plant: Direct sow after last frost when soil has warmed, or start indoors 2-4 weeks before last frost
2. Seed Preparation: Soak seeds overnight in water to speed germination
3. Planting Depth: Sow seeds 1/2 inch deep
4. Germination: Seeds germinate in 7-12 days at 65-70°F
5. Spacing: Thin or transplant to 8-12 inches apart
6. Watering: Water regularly until established; then water only during dry spells
7. Fertilizing: Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers (promotes leaves over flowers); use low-nitrogen or no fertilizer
8. Deadheading: Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming
9. Harvesting: Pick flowers and leaves as needed throughout the season

Edible Flowers & Culinary Uses

Nasturtium Butterscotch flowers and leaves are completely edible with a delicious peppery, slightly spicy flavor similar to watercress. The beautiful butterscotch-colored blooms make stunning garnishes and add both visual appeal and flavor to:

• Fresh salads (flowers and young leaves)
• Dessert garnishes and cake decorations
• Cream cheese spreads and herb butters
• Sandwiches and wraps
• Cocktails and beverages
• Vinegars and infused oils
• Stuffed flowers (use as edible vessels)
• Pickled seed pods (caper substitute)
• Pesto (using leaves)

Perfect for Containers

The compact, short growth habit makes Nasturtium Butterscotch ideal for container gardening. Plant in pots, window boxes, hanging baskets, or mixed containers for cascading color. Use well-draining potting mix and containers with drainage holes. One plant per 6-8 inch pot provides beautiful displays.

Attracts Beneficial Pollinators

Nasturtium Butterscotch is a pollinator magnet, attracting:

• Bees (honeybees and native bees)
• Butterflies
• Hummingbirds
• Other beneficial insects

Plant near vegetable gardens to improve pollination of crops like tomatoes, peppers, and squash.

Deer & Rabbit Resistant

The peppery flavor that humans enjoy naturally deters deer and rabbits from browsing. Plant nasturtiums as a protective border around more vulnerable plants or use them in areas where deer and rabbit pressure is high.

Companion Planting Benefits

Nasturtiums are excellent companion plants that:

• Act as trap crops for aphids (drawing them away from vegetables)
• Repel squash bugs, cucumber beetles, and whiteflies
• Attract beneficial predatory insects
• Improve growth of cucumbers, tomatoes, and brassicas
• Provide living mulch and ground cover

Ideal Garden Uses

• Front of borders and garden beds
• Edging along pathways
• Container gardens and patio planters
• Window boxes and hanging baskets
• Children's gardens (easy to grow, fun to eat)
• Cutting gardens for edible flowers
• Vegetable garden companions
• Pollinator gardens
• Rock gardens and dry areas

Drought Tolerant Once Established

After initial establishment, Nasturtium Butterscotch is fairly drought tolerant, making it perfect for water-wise gardens, xeriscaping, or areas that receive inconsistent watering. In fact, slightly dry conditions often promote better flowering.

Harvesting Edible Flowers

• When to Harvest: Pick flowers in the morning after dew dries
• How to Harvest: Gently pinch or cut flowers with stems
• Storage: Use immediately for best flavor, or refrigerate in damp paper towel for 1-2 days
• Preparation: Rinse gently and pat dry; remove stamens if desired
• Flavor Note: Younger flowers are milder; older flowers more peppery

Perennial in Warm Climates

While grown as an annual in most areas, Nasturtium Butterscotch is perennial in USDA zones 10 and warmer, providing year-round color and edible flowers in frost-free climates.

Why Botanical Interests Seeds?

Botanical Interests is committed to providing high-quality seeds with detailed growing instructions and beautiful, artistic packaging. Their seeds are tested for germination and purity, ensuring gardening success. Each packet includes comprehensive planting, growing, and harvesting information.

Easy for Beginning Gardeners

Nasturtiums are among the easiest flowers to grow from seed, making them perfect for:

• First-time gardeners
• Children's gardens and educational projects
• Quick color in new gardens
• Gardeners seeking low-maintenance plants

Order Botanical Interests Nasturtium Butterscotch Seeds today and grow stunning butterscotch-colored edible flowers perfect for salads, containers, and attracting pollinators - deer and rabbit resistant with beautiful peppery flavor!