{"product_id":"sperli-85629-kapuzinerkresse-night-day","title":"SPERLI Kapuzinerkresse Night \u0026 Day","description":"\u003cp\u003eA compact, fragrant nasturtium 20 to 30 cm tall – multicoloured and in flower from July to October, made for tubs and pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigins \u0026 history\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTropaeolum minus, the dwarf nasturtium, is native to South America and was the first of its genus to reach Europe. Its larger sister, Tropaeolum majus, only followed later. With its low growth, the small species is popular today wherever space is tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike all nasturtiums, it has edible flowers and leaves with a delicate bite – pretty on salads and open sandwiches. In a pot it stays low at 20 to 30 cm and suits even small balconies. Balcony \u0026amp; Flowering Plant Compost and a sparing dose of Window Box Fertiliser are all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinnaeus’s daughter Elisabeth Christina described how nasturtium flowers seem to flash at dusk; the phenomenon still bears her name. A lovely thought for a variety called Night \u0026amp; Day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA thought for giving\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRaindrops roll off its leaves without leaving a trace. A wish to give: that whatever would only weigh you down rolls off you just as easily.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 packet for approx. 22 plants\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropaeolum minus\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e annual\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny, partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for containers:\u003c\/strong\u003e yes (container, pot)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e March–April\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e April–May\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e July–October\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14–21 days\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRow spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed type:\u003c\/strong\u003e loose seed\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant:\u003c\/strong\u003e yes\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to sow\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003eStart off in March and April in Jiffy pellets, or sow directly in April and May, 1 to 2 cm deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAt 15 to 20 °C the seeds germinate in 14 to 21 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlant 30 cm apart in tubs or pots; the pellets are simply planted along with them.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlace in sun or partial shade; one portion is enough for about 22 plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery time: 1–2 weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufacturer: SPERLI GmbH. Seeds, not a plant – the image shows the original packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/saatgut\"\u003eDiscover more seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPERLI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60185125650816,"sku":"SPERLI-85629","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2868\/5696\/files\/00085629-000-00-vs.jpg?v=1792682535","url":"https:\/\/www.green24.de\/en\/products\/sperli-85629-kapuzinerkresse-night-day","provider":"GREEN24","version":"1.0","type":"link"}