*Nasturtium or Indian Cress * (Latin name – Tropaeolum majus) annuals or perennials, but in the UK neither type is hardy.
*Plant Height* – 20cm/8in , spreads to form a carpet – will climb and trail
nasturtion-bed
*Crops* – June to first frost
*Where to Sow* - Outdoors, directly into ground, where they are to flower.
*Sowing time* – after frosts
*How to Sow Nasturtiums*
Prepare the ground well
* rake soil to a fine tilthe
* Sow 20mm / ¾” deep, in rows 30cm/12” apart.
*For earlier flowering sow in pots*: Sow seed, 1cm / ½” deep, 3 seeds per 7.5cm (3in) pot, seed compost. Place at 20-29C (68-86F) until after germination. Harden off before planting out after risk of frost.
*Site *
Full sun
Will grow in any soil, even if poor.
Vigorous in gardens, window boxes & pots
*Use*
Leaves & flowers have a peppery flavour like watercress
red-flower-nasturtion
Young leaves & flowers used in salads
variegated-nasturtion-flower
Chopped leaves & flowers flavour butter, cream cheese and vinegar
Green seed pods can be pickled in vinegar and used as capers
*Storage*
Seed pods can be stored pickled in vinegar
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