{"product_id":"peach-melba-nasturtium","title":"Peach Melba Nasturtium","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"82\"\u003eTropaeolum majus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains ~ 25 Seeds per Packet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked for 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"840\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"35\"\u003eOrigins, Migration, and History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"38\"\u003ePeach Melba Nasturtium  belongs to a species native to the Andes of South America, especially Peru and neighboring regions, where nasturtiums developed as tender perennial plants before spreading outward through cultivation. Over time, \u003cem data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"314\"\u003eTropaeolum majus\u003c\/em\u003e moved from South America into Europe after the Columbian Exchange, where it became popular as both an ornamental and an edible garden plant. The heirloom cultivar \u003cem data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"491\"\u003ePeach Melba\u003c\/em\u003e is a later garden selection, cherished for its soft, old-fashioned coloring and compact habit rather than for large-scale commercial breeding. Like many heirloom flowers, it has been preserved through seed saving and specialty seed catalogs because gardeners value its beauty, easy growth, and edible blossoms. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"876\"\u003eAppearance and Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"879\"\u003ePeach Melba is prized for its warm, delicate blooms, usually a soft creamy yellow to peach with deep raspberry-red markings at the throat. The flowers are about 2 to 2½ inches across and stand out against rounded, shield-like leaves that give nasturtiums their unmistakable look. This variety is generally more compact than large trailing nasturtiums, making it well suited for borders, containers, and small garden spaces. Like other nasturtiums, it is frost-sensitive, blooms from late spring or summer until frost, and attracts pollinators and beneficial insects while also showing good tolerance for poorer soils. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"2307\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003eCulinary Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eNasturtiums are among the most useful edible flowers in the garden, and Peach Melba is no exception. The flowers, young leaves, and immature green seeds are all edible. Blossoms add a peppery, radish-like bite and a bright ornamental touch to salads, cheese boards, open-faced sandwiches, and garnishes. The leaves can be used fresh in salads or chopped into herb butters and spreads, while the green seeds are sometimes pickled and used like capers. Because of its especially pretty flower coloring, Peach Melba is often grown with edible landscaping in mind, where beauty and kitchen use go hand in hand. General nasturtium culinary use as a peppery edible plant is well documented for \u003cem data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003eTropaeolum majus\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"3041\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2339\"\u003eGrowing Tips and Sow Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003ePeach Melba Nasturtium grows best in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil. Nasturtiums usually flower best in average to lean soil; overly rich soil can encourage lush leaves at the expense of blooms. Direct sowing outdoors is usually preferred because the roots dislike transplant disturbance. Sow seeds 1 to 2 weeks after the last frost, when soil temperatures are roughly 55°F to 65°F. Plant seeds ½ to 1 inch deep, spacing them about 8 to 12 inches apart, or sow in small groups for a fuller look. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which commonly takes 7 to 14 days. In warm regions, nasturtiums may also be fall sown for winter bloom. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3043\" data-end=\"3670\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3043\" data-end=\"3066\"\u003eHarvesting Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3069\"\u003eHarvest flowers once they are fully open and fresh, preferably in the cool part of the morning. Young leaves are best picked before they become tough, and repeated harvesting encourages continued growth and blooming. For seed saving, allow selected flowers to fade and the seeds to mature and dry on the plant before collecting them. If grown mainly as an ornamental, regular deadheading will help keep plants tidy and prolong the bloom season. Because nasturtiums are tender and frost-sensitive, harvest edible parts freely before cold weather ends the planting\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDEN BROTHERS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50663115882729,"sku":"14-061","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/6938\/4169\/files\/PeachMelbaNasturtium.jpg?v=1773873520","url":"https:\/\/ujamaaseeds.com\/products\/peach-melba-nasturtium","provider":"UJAMAA SEEDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}