|
Tue, Aug 26, 14 at 9:37
| I posted this on the seed saving forum but got no response. I have a lot of bush type nasturtiums, empress of india, apricot trifle, jewel, etc. They are dropping seeds now and I was wondering if I harvested them, would they grow into similar plants, or would they be the trailing, climbing type. I don't care what colors they are, I just use them in the veggie garden, to attract bees and also because I read they repel certain insects. But I have so many seeds, if I can, I'd like to collect them and use them next year. I don't want the trailing types though. Does anyone know, will the seeds be the bush type? |
Follow-Up Postings:
|
- Posted by SouthCountryGuy SE BC 4b wannabe 5 (My Page) on Wed, Aug 27, 14 at 13:34
| More than likely they will keep the bush habit and probably hold colors if not hybrids. If you don't care plant them and find out. Climbers and trailers could be trained onto a stake or something as well. SCG |
|
| Thanks for the reply. I don't care what color they are, I just plant them in the veggie garden to attract polinating bees and to repel insects, which I've read they can do. As long as they flower, any color is fine by me. I get so many seeds from them, it seems silly to buy seed next year if I can save it. I just don't want the rambling types that would spread all over the garden. |
|
| I am soaking two nasturtium seeds now, I will plant them tomorrow, if anyone has any advice or help for growing these good and healthy let me know. Everything else is growing real well. I will want to keep them in the house as a houseplant. |
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Annuals Forum
Information about Posting
- You must be logged in to post a message. Once you are logged in, a posting window will appear at the bottom of the messages. If you are not a member, please register for an account.
- Please review our Rules of Play before posting.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review your post, make changes and upload photos.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- Before posting copyrighted material, please read about Copyright and Fair Use.
- We have a strict no-advertising policy!
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.
Learn more about in-text links on this page here
