Seeds - Nasturtium
The first thing you notice are its circular leaves, by which you can recognize nasturtiums from afar. When it unfolds its luminous blossoms in midsummer, you easily lose sight of the interesting leaf shape, because the flowers are so beautiful to look at that you can hardly get enough of them. Not only the leaves are edible, but also the gorgeous flowers, which turn every dish into a real eye-catcher.
Characteristics
| Plant information | |
|---|---|
| Flowering time is from July to October | |
| Low-nutrient requirements | |
| Tropaeolum minus | |
| 20 - 40cm | |
| annual | |
| Colorful | |
| Nasturtium is an edible flower. The blossoms have a high vitamin C content and taste delicious in salads. Unripe seeds can be eaten like capers. The juice of this plant is highly antifungal, which is why its plant extract is included in natural remedies for Candida and intestinal fungal diseases. | |
Planting instructions on the cover
Optimal conditions for nasturtiums are low-nutrient and lean soil. It needs plenty of water and should be fertilized sparingly, as it grows lush by nature and excessive fertilization inhibits flower formation.
Detailed planting instructions: Nasturtium
With its vibrant blossoms in red, orange, or yellow, the nasturtium not only looks great, it also tastes very delicious and is extremely healthy. Nasturtium blossoms can be used to beautifully garnish fresh salads and fruity desserts, and finely chopped leaves add a wonderfully spicy note to your herb quark and savory potato dishes.
It is best to start sowing after the Ice Saints. To do this, crumble a maximum of 3 nasturtium seeds into a small hole in the soil at intervals of 10 to 15 centimeters. When choosing the right potting soil, you have to decide beforehand whether you are aiming for many lush leaves or a rich harvest of flowers. The lower the nutrient content of the soil, the more flowers the nasturtium will produce, because it then feels compelled to put all its energy into its propagation.
If you decide to grow nasturtiums in a planter, please ensure that the container is not too small, because the nasturtium grows very quickly and vigorously and would otherwise easily tip over due to insufficient root space. You cannot really go wrong when caring for your nasturtium. It only needs to be watered regularly, as its strong growth makes it very thirsty.
After about 10 days, the first seedlings should be visible, and from then on, there is no stopping this fast-growing plant. From July onwards, the first flowers can be harvested, and the aromatic leaves are available to you even earlier.
The nasturtium is ideal for all urban gardeners who want to achieve a maximum gardening sense of achievement with minimal effort. And with its beguiling scent, it also drives pests away from your urban garden.
