• Deep red Nasturtium Mahogany Gleam flowers with dark centers on a green background
  • Red Nasturtium Mahogany Gleam flower with bright green leaves in the background
  • Edible nasturtium flowers with green leaves on a light background
  • Nasturtium seeds in a wooden bowl on a wooden table.
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Nasturtium Seeds - Mahogany Gleam

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Prefers Dappled Shade
Morning Sun Only
Prefers Moist Soil
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Climbing
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Ground Cover
Medicinal
Edible
Reduces Erosion
Suppresses Weeds
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Hanging Basket Friendly
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Tropaeolum majus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

GROWTH HABIT

  • Climbing

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 60 inches

COLOR

  • Red

Everyone knows that Nasturtiums are lovely and easy to grow, with Mahogany Gleam being no exception! But did you know that they're also edible?? Bring some color to your salads as well as your garden bed with a peppery punch of Nasturtium blooms!

Be sure to soak your Nasturtium seeds overnight (about 12 hours) to help seedlings break through the tough outer shell.

  • Annual trailing vine with rounded leaves and bright red blooms
  • Heirloom pollinator attractor with abundant Summer blooms
  • Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/2 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 8 to 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Soaking

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 25 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 200 Up to 625 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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Nasturtium Seeds - Mahogany Gleam

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Nasturtium Seeds - Mahogany Gleam FAQs

What is Mahogany Gleam Nasturtium also known as?

Mahogany Gleam Nasturtium is also known as Scarlet Gleam, Indian Cress, and Monks Cress.

Is Mahogany Gleam Nasturtium resistant to animals or disease?

Mahogany Gleam Nasturtium is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Mahogany Gleam Nasturtium?

Mahogany Gleam Nasturtium is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

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