Growing Nasturtiums
Edible flowers and leaves with a peppery bite, and they double as a trap crop for aphids.
How to Grow Nasturtiums
Planting
Direct sow after last frost, nasturtiums actually prefer poor soil, rich beds push leafy growth over flowers.
Watering & feeding
Light, they tolerate dry spells well once established.
Harvest
Pick blooms and young leaves for salads anytime, and deadhead to keep the flowers coming.
Grows Well With
Plant nasturtiums near squash and cucumbers as a trap crop, aphids and squash bugs often go for the nasturtiums first. See all our companion planting pairs →
When to Plant
Direct sow April through May. A vining variety planted near a trellis will climb right along with your beans or cucumbers. See the full planting calendar →
Buy the Seeds We Use
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From the Kitchen: Recipes Using Nasturtiums
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