{"product_id":"nasturtium-empress-of-india-microgreens-seeds","title":"Nasturtium Empress of India - microgreens seeds","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\ntable{width:100%;table-layout:fixed;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;font-size:14px;line-height:1.1;background-color:#ffffff}table td,table th{padding:5px 10px;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word}table td:first-child,table th:first-child{width:18%;background-color:#f9fafb;font-weight:600;color:#111827}table td:nth-child(2),table th:nth-child(2){width:51%;white-space:normal}table tr:hover td:not(:first-child){background-color:#f5f9ff}@media(max-width:768px){table{display:block;width:100%;overflow-x:auto}table th,table td{min-width:120px}table td:first-child{min-width:100px}}\n@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Lora:wght@400;600\u0026family=DM+Sans:wght@400;500\u0026display=swap');h4,h5{font-family:'Lora',Georgia,serif}p,td,li,div,span{font-family:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f7f6;padding:20px 22px;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:22px;box-sizing:border-box\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Lora',Georgia,serif;margin:0 0 16px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:#234431;line-height:1.4\"\u003eDark, red-tinged nasturtium microgreens with a bold peppery bite, ready in 14–17 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;margin-bottom:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20width%3D%2236%22%20height%3D%2236%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%2036%2036%22%20fill%3D%22none%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Ccircle%20cx%3D%2218%22%20cy%3D%2218%22%20r%3D%2218%22%20fill%3D%22%23234431%22%2F%3E%3Cline%20x1%3D%2218%22%20y1%3D%2227%22%20x2%3D%2218%22%20y2%3D%2215%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M18%2022C15.5%2020%2012%2019%2010.5%2015.5C14%2014.5%2017%2017%2018%2022Z%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%20stroke-linejoin%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M18%2019C20.5%2017%2024%2016%2025.5%2012.5C22%2011.5%2019%2014%2018%2019Z%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%20stroke-linejoin%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" alt=\"\" style=\"flex-shrink:0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;color:#374151;padding-top:8px\"\u003eA striking tray: large, round leaves in dark green with a reddish-purple tint, on pink-red stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;margin-bottom:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20width%3D%2236%22%20height%3D%2236%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%2036%2036%22%20fill%3D%22none%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Ccircle%20cx%3D%2218%22%20cy%3D%2218%22%20r%3D%2218%22%20fill%3D%22%23234431%22%2F%3E%3Ccircle%20cx%3D%2218%22%20cy%3D%2219%22%20r%3D%228%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%2F%3E%3Cline%20x1%3D%2218%22%20y1%3D%2219%22%20x2%3D%2218%22%20y2%3D%2214%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3Cline%20x1%3D%2218%22%20y1%3D%2219%22%20x2%3D%2222%22%20y2%3D%2221%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3Cline%20x1%3D%2215%22%20y1%3D%2210%22%20x2%3D%2221%22%20y2%3D%2210%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3Cline%20x1%3D%2218%22%20y1%3D%2210%22%20x2%3D%2218%22%20y2%3D%2211.5%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" alt=\"\" style=\"flex-shrink:0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;color:#374151;padding-top:8px\"\u003eFrom seed to harvest in 14–17 days: soak for 6–8 hours, then 5–7 days covered in the dark.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;margin-bottom:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20width%3D%2236%22%20height%3D%2236%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%2036%2036%22%20fill%3D%22none%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Ccircle%20cx%3D%2218%22%20cy%3D%2218%22%20r%3D%2218%22%20fill%3D%22%23234431%22%2F%3E%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M18%2027C18%2027%2010%2022%2010%2015C10%2011.5%2012.5%209%2016%209C17.2%209%2018%209.5%2018%209.5C18%209.5%2018.8%209%2020%209C23.5%209%2026%2011.5%2026%2015C26%2022%2018%2027%2018%2027Z%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%20stroke-linejoin%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3Cline%20x1%3D%2218%22%20y1%3D%2227%22%20x2%3D%2218%22%20y2%3D%2217%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%20stroke-dasharray%3D%221.5%202%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" alt=\"\" style=\"flex-shrink:0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;color:#374151;padding-top:8px\"\u003eSow 180 g per 25 × 50 cm tray. We checked this rate in our own test trays.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;margin-bottom:10px\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20width%3D%2236%22%20height%3D%2236%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%2036%2036%22%20fill%3D%22none%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Ccircle%20cx%3D%2218%22%20cy%3D%2218%22%20r%3D%2218%22%20fill%3D%22%23234431%22%2F%3E%3Cline%20x1%3D%2213%22%20y1%3D%229%22%20x2%3D%2213%22%20y2%3D%2216%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3Cline%20x1%3D%2218%22%20y1%3D%229%22%20x2%3D%2218%22%20y2%3D%2216%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3Cline%20x1%3D%2223%22%20y1%3D%229%22%20x2%3D%2223%22%20y2%3D%2216%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M13%2016%20Q13%2020%2018%2020%20Q23%2020%2023%2016%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20fill%3D%22none%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3Cline%20x1%3D%2218%22%20y1%3D%2220%22%20x2%3D%2218%22%20y2%3D%2227%22%20stroke%3D%22white%22%20stroke-width%3D%221.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22round%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" alt=\"\" style=\"flex-shrink:0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;color:#374151;padding-top:8px\"\u003eBold, peppery heat with a sweet finish. A few leaves lift salads, eggs, cheese and fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSPECIFICATION\u003c\/h5\u003e\n \u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed-leaved nasturtium microgreens (Empress of India)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropaeolum majus, dwarf type (also sold as T. nanum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeed type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConventional, untreated, non-GMO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeeds per gram\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 7.5–8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n \u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate — needs soaking, patience and good airflow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowing medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotting soil or fine compost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSowing rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180 g per 25 × 50 cm (1020) tray, range 150–200 g; about 14 g per 10 × 10 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoaking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–8 hours in warm water, then drain and rinse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlackout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–7 days under a thin layer of soil and a lightly weighted cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–22 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarvest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14–17 days after sowing, when the round leaves are fully open\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n \u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste and colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlavour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBold, peppery heat with a mild, sweet finish; crisp, juicy stems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePink-red stems; large, round, dark green leaves with a reddish-purple tint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n \u003ch5\u003eABOUT\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;color:#374151;margin:10px 0 16px\"\u003eEmpress of India is a compact garden nasturtium, grown for its unusually dark foliage and deep crimson flowers. As a microgreen it forms large, round leaves in dark green with a reddish-purple tint, held on pink-red stems. Bite into one and you get a bold, peppery heat, close to watercress, followed by a mild sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;color:#374151;margin:10px 0 16px\"\u003eThe dark leaves are what set this variety apart from green nasturtiums. They look striking on pale food such as risotto, burrata, creamy soups or white fish, and half a tray of Empress of India next to green nasturtium gives a two-tone harvest. Give the tray strong light once the cover comes off: in a dim spot the stems stretch and the colour stays weaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;color:#374151;margin:10px 0 16px\"\u003eNasturtium needs more patience than most microgreens. The seeds are large, about 8 to the gram, and have a hard coat, so they need a soak and take several days to come up, not all at once. The botanical name Tropaeolum comes from the Greek word for a trophy: Linnaeus is said to have seen shields in the round leaves and helmets in the flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch5\u003eIN THE KITCHEN\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;color:#374151;margin:10px 0 16px\"\u003eUse Empress of India nasturtium raw and add it at the very end. Scatter the dark leaves over goat's cheese or burrata, beetroot salads, carpaccio and tartare, smoked fish, devilled eggs or a pale risotto, or blend a handful into butter or cream cheese for a peppery spread. Keep the leaves dry in a closed box in the fridge and use them within about a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch5\u003eGROWING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:10px 0\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px;align-items:flex-start\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"flex-shrink:0;width:28px;height:28px;min-width:28px;background:#234431;color:white;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;margin-top:2px;line-height:1\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#374151;padding-top:4px\"\u003eSoak 180 g of seed (150–200 g) in warm water for 6–8 hours. The water turns cloudy, which is normal. Drain and rinse the seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px;align-items:flex-start\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"flex-shrink:0;width:28px;height:28px;min-width:28px;background:#234431;color:white;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;margin-top:2px;line-height:1\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#374151;padding-top:4px\"\u003eFill a 25 × 50 cm tray with 3–4 cm of moist potting soil or fine compost and press it level. Spread the soaked seeds in a single layer, press them lightly into the surface and cover them with a thin layer of soil.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px;align-items:flex-start\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"flex-shrink:0;width:28px;height:28px;min-width:28px;background:#234431;color:white;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;margin-top:2px;line-height:1\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#374151;padding-top:4px\"\u003ePut a second tray on top with a light weight and keep it in the dark at 18–22 °C for 5–7 days. Check every day that the soil stays moist but not wet.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px;align-items:flex-start\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"flex-shrink:0;width:28px;height:28px;min-width:28px;background:#234431;color:white;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;margin-top:2px;line-height:1\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#374151;padding-top:4px\"\u003eWhen most seedlings press against the cover, move the tray under a grow light or to the brightest window. Water from below, give the tray airflow to prevent mould, and pick out any seeds that turn soft or mouldy.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px;align-items:flex-start\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"flex-shrink:0;width:28px;height:28px;min-width:28px;background:#234431;color:white;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;margin-top:2px;line-height:1\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#374151;padding-top:4px\"\u003eHarvest 14–17 days after sowing, when the round leaves are fully open and the stems are firm. Stop watering about 12 hours before and cut just above the soil with sharp scissors.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"deliseeds","offers":[{"title":"10 g","offer_id":56657370415491,"sku":"NASTURTIUM-EMPRESS-0010g","price":1.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 g","offer_id":56657370448259,"sku":"NASTURTIUM-EMPRESS-0050g","price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 g","offer_id":56657370481027,"sku":"NASTURTIUM-EMPRESS-0100g","price":12.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":56657370513795,"sku":"NASTURTIUM-EMPRESS-0250g","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":56657370546563,"sku":"NASTURTIUM-EMPRESS-0500g","price":44.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":56657370382723,"sku":"NASTURTIUM-EMPRESS-1kg","price":79.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/9336\/9219\/files\/deliseeds-nasturtium-empress-of-india-microgreens-ready-to-harvest.png?v=1775775708","url":"https:\/\/deliseeds.com\/en-fi\/products\/nasturtium-empress-of-india-microgreens-seeds","provider":"Deliseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}