FLOWER: NASTURTIUM

(TROPAEOLUM MAJUS)

 

Native to South America, this is an INCREDIBLY versatile and easy to grow addition to your garden. Every part of this annual climber is edible, from the stems to the leaves to the bright flowers. This plant packs a peppery punch; add the flowers to a salad to elevate it as a feast for the eyes and the tastebuds! It is also a plant which THRIVES in very poor soils and can repel some insects. An excellent companion plant for tomatoes!

 

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: SEP – JAN

Temperate: AUG – MAR

Sub – Tropical: FEB – OCT

Tropical: FEB – OCT

Arid: FEB – OCT

 

SOIL PREFERENCES

Tolerates poor soils.

GROWING TIPS

Direct sow 15mm deep and 50cm apart.

Drought tolerant.

 

DAYS TO HARVEST

APPROX. 80 DAYS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY