FREE: ☼ Nasturtium ☼ Dwarf Jewel Mix ☼ EDIBLE Flowers ☼ 15 seeds

The listing, ☼ Nasturtium ☼ Dwarf Jewel Mix ☼ EDIBLE Flowers ☼ 15 seeds has ended.

One of my FAVORITE flowers to grow, and they taste great!! Images borrowed, minus seed photo.

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These plants are related to garden cress, watercress and mustard, noteworthy for a peppery, tangy (pungent) flavor in both blooms and leaves. The name Nasturtium comes from the Latin nasus tortus, meaning "twisted nose", in reference to the effect on the nasal passages of eating the plants.

Sun exposure: Full Sun
Bloom time: Summer, Fall

Annuals

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You can start the seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last spring frost.

Plant seeds in early spring in moist, well-drained soil in full sun. They can grow in partial shade, but flowers will not bloom as well.

Nasturtiums prefer poorer soils and they do not need fertilizers (unless your soil is extremely poor). Fertile soil may produce fewer blooms.

Plant the seeds about half an inch deep and 10 to 12 inches apart. Plants should appear in 7 to 10 days.

Water regularly throughout the growing season, but be careful not to over-water your plants.

Cutting off the faded/dead flowers will prolong blooming.

If you're growing nasturtiums in containers, they may need to be trimmed back occasionally over the growing season.

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Eating Nasturtiums

For tastiest nasturtium leaves, keep the plants well watered, which helps to moderate the spiciness of the leaves and flowers. I prefer to toss them among sweeter greens like butterhead or crunchy Batavian lettuce, rather than with other bitter greens. They add a refreshing bite to a classic potato salad, and pair well with seafood. A handful of the bright colored flower petals are delicious chopped into a shrimp or crab salad, and the whole flowers and leaves make a great garnish for a platter of grilled salmon. Children are invariably delighted that the flowers are edible, too! Press the flowers on just before serving.

Enjoy!!