{"product_id":"nasturtium-tom-thumb-black-velvet","title":"Nasturtium Tom Thumb Black Velvet","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Tropaeolum minus) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003cb\u003eNasturtium ‘Tom Thumb Black Velvet’\u003c\/b\u003e  This striking dwarf heirloom selection produces an abundance of velvety, deep crimson-to-near-black blossoms set against a neat backdrop of rounded, bright-green lily-pad leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike trailing varieties, 'Tom Thumb Black Velvet' forms a tight, bushy mound, making it ideal for garden borders, raised beds, pathway edgings, and container displays. The peppery, nectar-rich flowers and tender leaves are completely edible, offering a gourmet touch to fresh summer salads, compound butters, and floral garnishes. A natural companion plant, it acts as a valuable trap crop in organic vegetable gardens while attracting bees and beneficial pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDramatic Jewel-Toned Blooms:\u003c\/b\u003e Velvety, intense ruby-black flowers that create a bold visual contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompact Dwarf Growth Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Forms neat, bushy mounds that won't overwhelm surrounding plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e100% Edible Foliage \u0026amp; Flowers:\u003c\/b\u003e Adds a crisp, peppery kick and vibrant color to fresh salads and culinary dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Garden Companion:\u003c\/b\u003e Protects brassicas and cucurbits as a natural trap crop while luring pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLow-Maintenance \u0026amp; Drought Tolerant:\u003c\/b\u003e Thrives even in lean soils with minimal intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information (Australia):\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eTropaeolum majus\u003c\/i\u003e 'Tom Thumb Black Velvet'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Warm-season Annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Compact Dwarf Bush (\u003ci\u003eNon-trailing\/Mounding\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Season:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperate\/Cool (e.g., Victoria, Tasmania):\u003c\/b\u003e Spring to Early Summer (sow after all risk of frost has passed).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubtropical:\u003c\/b\u003e Late Winter through Autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTropical:\u003c\/b\u003e Autumn to Early Winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade (blooms most profusely in full sun; appreciates light afternoon shade in hot inland climates).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e 12mm–15mm deep (\u003ci\u003eSoak seeds in warm water overnight prior to planting to speed up germination\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e 20cm–25cm apart between plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 20cm–30cm tall (spreads 30cm wide).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Temp:\u003c\/b\u003e 15°C–22°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/b\u003e 7–14 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed to Bloom\/Harvest Time:\u003c\/b\u003e 55–65 days from sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGardener’s Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e Direct sow seeds straight into garden beds or containers after the last spring frost, as nasturtiums dislike root disturbance. 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