Sorry, I meant to post this on another board LOL! Oops!

...but I do plan to use them near my tomatoes LOL...if they would ever germinate...argh!

Well, since you're going to plant them near tomatoes, you know, to attract bees and stuff, I'll answer ....
I put mine in potting soil in styrofoam cups, moisten to the point of not-quite-wet, put them in a sealed plastic bag, and put them on top of the water heater. Check on them every couple of days to be sure they are moist but not too wet, and they should germinate just fine.

Carla in Sac

I germinated mine in peat pellets and had 100% germination rate.

Odd question to find here :D

Might it be a bit warm to try germinating nasturtiums now in your zone? I thought they liked it cool.

From my experience, when germinating Nasturtiums (and only when germinating), they need a lot of water. The seeds will swell up to 2-3 times normal size, then eventually sprout. Other than that, I don't know what else they may or may not require.

- Steve

Last year I planted Nasturtium around 3 sides of my tomato plants. I gave them about a 16 hour soak in a glass of water. Then dropped them in the ground. They germinated alot better than I thought they would. I could have spaced them much better if I'd known so many would sprout.

There will be nasturtiums! I peeked under the soil, and one seed finally germinated! I started about 20 seeds, all brand new, and I had previously soaked them in a glass of water. I sowed them in potting mix, keeping it very moist, and in a warm spot near the stove. I guess they just needed more time...

Like I said before, I did not mean to post this question on the Tomato Forum. But I actually got more help here than on the other forum. I love this place! Thank you kindly for responding!