Nasturtium 'Tom Thumb Alaska' Seeds
Tropaeolum majus Alaska Series
Small, peppery edible flowers and foliage that bring colour and flavour to your garden. Nasturtiums are entirely edible, prized for their vibrant blooms and spicy leaves. Perfect for salads, garnishes, or trailing from pots and window boxes, they’re as useful as they are beautiful.
Approx 20 seeds
- Pot Fans
- Edible Flowers
- Not Fussy
- Most Light Conditions
Nasturtium 'Tom Thumb Alaska' Seeds – Quick Growing Guide
Nasturtium 'Tom Thumb Alaska' seeds produce compact, edible flowers ideal for salads. Sow from March to September directly outdoors or in pots. These dwarf nasturtium plants thrive in full sun with well-drained soil, requiring moderate watering. Harvest flowers and leaves once established for fresh culinary use.
How to Sow, Grow and Harvest Nasturtium 'Tom Thumb Alaska' Seeds
- Sow:March–September, direct or in pots
- Germination:7–14 days
- Grow:Full sun, well-drained soil, space 15cm apart
- Water:Moderate; keep soil moist but not waterlogged
- Harvest:Pick flowers and leaves once plants are established
- Best for:Pots, beds, windowsills
Nasturtium Tom Thumb Alaska offers small, colourful blooms that add a fresh, peppery kick to salads and dishes. These hardy annuals are easy to grow and perfect for pots or trailing over window boxes, attracting pollinators and brightening your garden.
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Grow in Your Garden
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How to Grow
Nasturtium 'Tom Thumb Alaska' seeds can be sown indoors from February to April for an earlier display, or outdoors after the risk of frost has passed. These compact plants thrive in well-drained soil with full sun exposure, making them ideal for window boxes and containers.
Sowing
Sow seeds directly outdoors from April to May in a weed-free spot, planting them 2–3 cm deep and watering gently to encourage germination within 7 to 14 days.
Growing
Thin seedlings to allow a spread of around 35 cm, or grow in 20 cm pots to accommodate their 25 cm height, ensuring good air circulation and healthy growth for this dwarf nasturtium variety.
Plant care
Water Nasturtium 'Tom Thumb Alaska' during dry spells but avoid overfeeding to prevent excessive foliage. Regularly pick the edible flowers and leaves throughout the summer months of June to August to promote continuous blooming and maintain compact growth.
About Nasturtium 'Tom Thumb Alaska'
Nasturtium ‘Tom Thumb Alaska’ is a compact, dwarf nasturtium prized for its marbled foliage and bright, edible flowers. Easy to grow and quick to flower, it thrives in pots, borders, and window boxes. Both leaves and blooms have a distinctive peppery flavour, making it ideal for salads and edible displays.
- Pot Fans
- Edible Flowers
- Not Fussy
- Most Light Conditions
Eventual height & spread
History of Nasturtium 'Tom Thumb Alaska'
Nasturtium seeds first arrived in Europe in 1684, brought from Peru by Dutch monk Pater Beverning. Cultivated initially at Leiden University, the plant quickly spread across Europe, becoming popular in England, Germany, and France by the early 1700s.
| Other Names | Indian cress, greater Indian-cress + nasturtium |
|---|---|
| Pet/Baby Safe | Not toxic |
FAQs
Yes, both the flowers and leaves have a peppery taste.
Yes, they freely self-seed for next season.
Sow directly outdoors after the last frost, or start indoors 4 weeks earlier.