{"product_id":"botanical-interests-nasturtium-butterscotch-seeds-copy","title":"Nasturtium Butterscotch Seeds 9g - Botanical Interests Edible Flower Seeds for Gardens \u0026 Containers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBotanical Interests Nasturtium Butterscotch - Beautiful Edible Flower Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelight your eyes and palate with warm butterscotch colors\u003c\/strong\u003e using Botanical Interests Nasturtium Butterscotch Seeds. These \u003cem\u003ewidely adored edible flowers\u003c\/em\u003e feature stunning warm butterscotch hues and peppery flavor, making them perfect for beautiful salad garnishes, container gardens, and attracting pollinators to your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Nasturtium Butterscotch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning Butterscotch Colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm, rich butterscotch tones create eye-catching displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompletely Edible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both flowers and leaves are edible with a delicious peppery flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGourmet Garnish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautiful addition to salads, desserts, and culinary creations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short plants ideal for containers, borders, and front of garden beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts Pollinators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Draws bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to your garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer \u0026amp; Rabbit Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural resistance protects your flowers from browsing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established, handles dry conditions well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to Grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for beginning gardeners and children's gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong Blooming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Continuous flowers from summer through frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerous Packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 grams provides ample seeds for multiple plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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 Butterscotch (Tropaeolum majus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual (perennial in zones 10+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacket Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e #7236\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm butterscotch shades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-12 inches (compact\/dwarf variety)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Bloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50-65 days from seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual in most zones; 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then water only during dry spells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers (promotes leaves over flowers); use low-nitrogen or no fertilizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeadheading:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick flowers and leaves as needed throughout the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEdible Flowers \u0026amp; Culinary Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNasturtium Butterscotch flowers and leaves are \u003cstrong\u003ecompletely edible with a delicious peppery, slightly spicy flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e similar to watercress. 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