How many seeds are in the packet?
10 Seeds+.
A Victorian heirloom with royal flair, Empress of India is famed for its deep crimson-red blooms set against rich dark blue-green foliage. Compact, elegant, and edible, this nasturtium delivers both ornamental beauty and a peppery punch. Long celebrated in gardens...
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Empress of India Nasturtium SeedsTropaeolum majus
A Victorian heirloom with royal flair, Empress of India is famed for its deep crimson-red blooms set against rich dark blue-green foliage. Compact, elegant, and edible, this nasturtium delivers both ornamental beauty and a peppery punch. Long celebrated in gardens and kitchens, itâs equally valued as a garnish, a salad green, and even a source of gourmet pickled âcapers.â
Packet: 10 Seeds+
In the kitchen
- Toss flowers & leaves into salads for a spicy bite + dramatic color
- Use fresh leaves in sandwiches or as edible wraps
- Float blooms in cocktails for bold crimson elegance
- Pickle green seed pods as tangy âpoor manâs capersâ
- Garnish cakes, charcuterie & savory plates with fiery red blooms
In the garden
- Compact annual with crimson flowers and dark foliage.
- Grow in sun with well-drained soil.
- Flowers until frost when conditions suit.
- Inspect for aphids rather than relying on it to protect neighbouring plants.
Flavor Profile
Peppery, mustard-like, with a hint of radish zing.
Serving idea
Empress of India is the chefâs heirloom gem. With its regal crimson flowers and peppery flavor, it transforms salads, cocktails, and baked goods into gourmet creations. Add in the bonus of edible leaves and pickled immature green seed pods, and you have a triple-purpose plant fit for any chefâs garden.
At a glance
- Latin Name
- Tropaeolum majus (âEmpress of Indiaâ)
- Habit
- Annual, compact 10â14â tall, mounding
- Flavor
- Peppery, mustard-like, radish-spiced
- Culinary Uses
- Salads, cocktails, edible wraps, pickled immature green seed pods
- Special Use
- Dark foliage + bold blooms = striking edible garnish
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Common questions
Am I buying seeds or harvested flowers?
This listing is for seeds to grow, not ready-to-use flowers.
Which flowers should I use in the kitchen?
Use only correctly identified flowers grown for food, and follow the kitchen notes above for this variety.
Cook your harvest
Use your harvest in these recipes. Check the variety notes and substitutions in each recipe.
Follow the growing notes in the description and on your seed packet. Sowing time, temperature and harvest stage depend on the variety.
See the description for this varietyâs kitchen uses and the harvest stage that suits your recipe.
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