'Gleam Hybrids' (Tropaeolum majus) - Ultimate tropical balcony superstar—a compact, semi-trailing marvel that transforms even the tiniest space into a vibrant, edible waterfall of color and flavor in just 6 weeks from seed. Growing only 30–45 cm tall yet spilling up to 1 meter in lush, cascading trails, this award-winning hybrid is perfectly sized for limited spaces.
Each vine bursts with hundreds of 5 cm neon trumpets in fiery red, blazing orange, and sunny like sunshine yellow, all 100% edible—buds pickle into gourmet “capers,” petals add peppery zing to salads and cocktails, leaves bring bold watercress punch, and even the seeds roast into spicy snacks.
100% stringless, self-cleaning, and mildew-resistant it also protects nearby vegetable plants from unwanted pests.
Growing: Soak seeds 12–24 h in 30 °C water (hard coat).
Soil: Use 10–20 L pot (drainage holes): 50% potting soil + 30% compost + 20% perlite/sand.
Sow 1 cm deep, 20 cm apart (or 1–3 per pot). Germination: 7–14 days @ 25–30 °C (morning sun).
Light: Needs a 6 h sun; if temperature gets >35 °C: 30% shade cloth 12–3 PM → prevents leaf scorch.
Watering: For the first few weeks, mist daily to keep seedlings happy. Once established, water 2.5 cm every 2–3 days at the base (never overhead).
Feritilizing: At week 3, feed with half-strength 10-10-10 liquid. Once blooming starts, switch to 5-10-15 weekly to fuel more flowers. Less is more — poor soil actually makes them spicier and happier.
Pests: Aphids: Hose off + neem. Whiteflies: Yellow sticky traps.
Companion: Plant with tomatoes/peppers → natural pest shield.
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