NASTURTIUM Tropaeolum. Cruciferaae.

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	Children will love growing these. Fast growing, edible flowers, climber and spreader, a great plant to encourage any new gardener young or old.

Annual/biennial/Perennial	Hardy Annual
Appearance	Large round leaves with yellow, orange or red flowers.
Height	1-2ft/30-60cms. They can climb up very high given the right conditions.
Growing Position	Anywhere where they have room to spread upwards or outwards. Sun or semi-shade.
Disease
Fertiliser	Light organic
Propagation & soil	Sow seed in spring. Any type of soil.
General Information	Nasturtiums can be an excellent filler, keep an eye on them and point them in the right direction and they will weave themselves in and out and up and down.
Spring	Seeds can be sown in any spot in the garden with sun or partial shade.
Summer	Keep well watered and trim back if necessary.
Autumn	Collect the seeds for drying or if still green for pickling.
Winter	Clear away any dead rather obvious bright white stems.
Use	The whole plant above ground.
Aromatic, Medicinal or Culinary	Medicinal and Culinary
Areas of help	Antiseptic for the blood and digestive organs, tiredness, nervous depression and poor sight..
Storage	Use fresh or pickle the green seeds.
Specific Use	Add a few leaves or flowers to salads Pickle the green seeds, the taste is similar to capers.
Recipe Large doses can be harmful. Basic recipes and how to make, CLICK.

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