The information on this page applies to seedlings sold by LEAF Nursery during our 2021 Seedling Sale.
Tropaeolum majus. Perennial. Carefree nasturtiums with buttercream-colored blossoms, each marked at the throat with a delicate etching in deep strawberry. These top setting, spurred flowers shine above blue-green lilypad-shaped leaves, and hummingbirds love their nectar. Vanilla Berry plants cover empty garden spaces and drape gracefully to fill in windowboxes and planters. The flowers are edible, with a watercress-like flavor, perfect as a spicy garnish to top salads or fancy open-faced sandwiches.[1]
Seed Type
| Organic | Heirloom | Non-GMO | Hybrid | Open-pollinated | Untreated |
Additional Information
| Container Friendly | Trellis Needed | Easy to Grow | Pollinator Friendly |
Planting Season
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Growing Conditions
| Light | Temperature | Soil | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full sun or partial shade | night temp above 50°F | Well-draining | As needed |
Planting Tips
| Plant Spacing | Plant Size | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|
| 2-3" | 1' tall |
- Additional instructions: Water nasturtiums when you water the rest of your garden. There’s no need to water individually unless the leaves start to droop. Don’t allow the ground to dry out like a rock, but nasturtiums don’t like wet feet, either. The best companion plants for growing nasturtiums are: cabbage, kale, cauliflower, cucumber, gourd, beans, tomato, radish, broccoli, and apples.[2]
- Harvesting instructions: Nasturtium leaves, flower, and seeds are edible, providing a zesty, peppery flavor to dishes that is impossible to replicate. Leaves and flowers are tasty additions to salads and sandwiches. Pick the leaves when they are tender and small. If they get too big, they become tough. Pick the flowers to add the peppery hit and a bit of color to your salads. Pick the seeds soon after the blossoms fall to make a “Poor Mans Capers."[1][2]
Common Diseases and Pests
- Pests: Whitefly, cabbage butterfly, slugs/snails,
- Disease:
Useful Resources
- https://www.reneesgarden.com/products/nasturtium-vanilla-berry (seed source)
- https://morningchores.com/growing-nasturtiums/
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