
Nasturtium
Tropaeolum majus
Wissenschaftlicher Name
Tropaeolum majus
Familie
Tropaeolaceae
Herkunft
Peru and Colombia
Typ
Annual
Kulinarische Verwendung
Geschmack: Peppery, watercress-like, slightly sweet
- Flowers and leaves in salads
- Pickled seeds (poor man's capers)
- Flavored vinegars
- Stuffed flowers
- Peppery garnish
Pflanzkalender
Drinnen säen
Draußen säen
Ernte
Gesundheitsvorteile
- Natural antibiotic properties
- High in vitamin C
- Traditional for respiratory infections
- May help with urinary tract issues
- Topical antiseptic