Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum Majus)
Description
Tropaeolum Majus, also known as garden nasturtium (not to be confused with the Nasturtium genus), is a free-flowering annual creeper with decorative leaves and is suitable for flower beds, flower boxes and the vegetable garden. You can very easily cultivate this plant and it easily disseminates. In addition, this plant is fairly insensitive to disease, but sensitive to pest attack. Tropaeolum Majus does not tolerate frost, but it easily disperses, so that you can enjoy this beautiful plant again to your heart’s content the following year. Location: sunny to partial shady spot and normal, not too wet soil.
Use & Taste
Both its leaves and its flowers are suitable for consumption. They are often used in salads, but can be used in other dishes as well. The seeds of the plant can be pickled as capers.
Tropaeolum tastes fresh, slightly peppery and sharp and vaguely reminds one of radish or watercress.
Tropaeolum Majus is very suitable for boosting one’s resistance. Its flowers and leaves are rich in vitamins, minerals and other valuable nutrients. The plant may not be suitable for pregnant women, lactating women and young children.