Nasturtiums

Throughout history, nasturtiums have been considered a flower, a medicinal herb and a culinary flavor. It's known for it's completely edible flower that has a pepper taste. You will see nasturtiums garnishing lovely, farm fresh salads at farm to table restaurants. The flower also contains vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant, that supports general health and well-being.

My love of nasturtiums started years ago when I realized I could fill lots of garden space on a tight budget. One packet of nasturtium seeds usually contain 25 seeds..that's 25 individual plants! The greenery resemble lily pads and the flowers range from the softest pastels to vibrant orange-red. I tend to plant an individual variety enmasse so the color is as visible as possible. It's definitely an old fashioned flower and often overlooked.

Some nasturtiums can trail while some remain compact. The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, in Boston, has a display of the trailing variety in their courtyard every spring. https://www.gardnermuseum.org/calendar/nasturtiums/2024

Eden Brothers and Botanical Interests each have an impressive collection of nasturtium seeds for sale. Every winter I purchase new varieties to collect as well as the classic, heirloom ones.

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