General Plant Information (Edit)
| Plant Habit: |
Herb/Forb
Vine
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| Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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| Water Preferences: |
Mesic
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| Leaves: |
Fragrant
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| Fruiting Time: |
Late summer or early fall
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| Flowers: |
Showy
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| Flower Time: |
Summer
Late summer or early fall
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| Uses: |
Culinary Herb
Medicinal Herb
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| Edible Parts: |
Leaves
Seeds or Nuts
Flowers
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| Eating Methods: |
Culinary Herb/Spice
Raw
Cooked
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| Propagation: Seeds: |
Depth to plant seed: 1/2 inch
Sow in situ
Can handle transplanting
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| Miscellaneous: |
Tolerates poor soil
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| Awards and Recognitions: |
AAS (All-America Selection®): 1935 National Gold Medal
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- Nasturtium
- Garden Nasturtium
- Indian Cress
Posted by
kqcrna (Valencia, Pa - Zone 6a) on Oct 23, 2011 4:17 PM concerning plant:
Though other gardeners report self sowing, I rarely get volunteer nasturtiums in my yard. However, they wintersow very well, and direct sowing in spring works well for me, too.
Gleam nasturtiums trail nicely, but they do not climb. Both flowers and leaves are edible and add a nice peppery bite to salads. Just inspect and wash well first; they are aphid magnets. They can be used for that purpose in the garden, diverting aphids from roses or other plants.
Posted by
SongofJoy (Clarksville, TN - Zone 6b) on Oct 16, 2011 5:56 PM concerning plant:
Besides being ornamental, nasturtium blooms are edible. They make a colorful addition to a fresh salad or as a garnish.
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