Nasturtiums - (Tropaeolum majus) 05.12

If you have been reading my blog you will see a few references to the Nasturtium. Not only are they compatible with the tomato, they are also edible. In doing some research they are quite the favorite amongst some gardeners because of their ease, versatility and flavor, and their beauty. They require very little attention to thrive in your garden, all they need is some soil, water and room to grow and your good to go. Just as long as you don’t use pesticides in your garden you can eat them.

It is recommended to soak the seeds in water for 24 hours, as the seeds are quite large and hardy. They do well in full sun or light shade. They are fairly tolerant of drought, but do best with regular watering. Try not to fertilize too much, or you will get a lot of foliage and not enough flowers.

Nasturtiums come compact or trailing. Great for border planting, hanging baskets and window boxes. Keep them trimmed back or they will crowd out the other plants.

I found some history and food tips from Sally's Place ... Sally is a food enthusiast & industry professional and talks about Nasturtiums from a food perspective.

I will try and post some recipes that have Nasturtiums flowers in them as I run across them and try them out for myself.

Until then... Cheers!