Nasturtium
FlowersAnfänger

Nasturtium

Tropaeolum majus

Wissenschaftlicher Name

Tropaeolum majus

Familie

Tropaeolaceae

Herkunft

Peru and Colombia

Typ

Annual

50-60 days

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

MarchApril

Draußen säen

MayJune

Ernte

JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober

Gesundheitsvorteile

  • Natural antibiotic properties
  • High in vitamin C
  • Traditional for respiratory infections
  • May help with urinary tract issues
  • Topical antiseptic