Nasturtium
Herbs
Beginner
Annual

Nasturtium

Tropaeolum majus

Photo: Antonio W. Salas · CC BY

About Plant: Nasturtium

An easy edible flower with peppery leaves, blossoms and green seed pods, ideal for spilling over bed edges and containers.

Growing Profile

SunlightFull Sun to Part Shade
WaterModerate
SoilWell-drained (6.0–7.5)
Spacing8–18 inches
Height12 inches; trails/climbs 3–8 feet
Time to Harvest45-75
Planting DepthSurface to 1/2 inch by species
Germination Time5–21 days

Expert Growing Tips

Harvest clean edible leaves or flowers away from pesticide sprays and leave some blooms for pollinators.