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- The seeds of nasturtium
- Where do you get seeds for nasturtium?
- Is it possible to grow nasturtium from own seeds?
- Sow nasturtium
- Are the seeds of nasturtium edible?
- The essentials in brief:
- Tips & Tricks
The seeds of nasturtium
The cress is not only very decorative and tasty, it also has healing ingredients that are used against inflammation of the upper respiratory tract or urinary tract infections. Edible are the leaves, buds, flowers and seeds of the plant.
Where do you get seeds for nasturtium?
The seeds of nasturtium can be purchased in the supermarket or in garden centers, but also by mail order or on the Internet. However, if you are looking for a special variety or an unusual flower color, then you should look in the specialized trade. There you will also find, for example, nasturtium with black, white or pink flowers.
Is it possible to grow nasturtium from own seeds?
You can pull nasturtium from its own seeds relatively easily. When collecting the seeds, be sure to dry them thoroughly to prevent them from becoming moldy. When stored dry and dark, you can store the seeds until next spring.
Sow nasturtium
You can sow nasturtium outdoors, directly to the location where it should stay. However, you should wait until about mid-May and sow only after the ice sacs, because the nasturtium is not frost hardy. She likes sunny and warm weather, but she also likes shadows.
Put the seeds individually or in pairs in small holes and cover them with about one to two centimeters of soil. During the germination period always keep the seeds well moist. After about 10 to 20 days, the first seedlings should be visible.
Are the seeds of nasturtium edible?
The seeds of nasturtium are edible. They taste spicy and slightly spicy like the other parts of the plant. If they are still immature and soft, you can put the seeds as caper replacement, as well as the unopened buds.
Cook the seeds in broth of vinegar, salt and water. Add this mixture to a clean twist-off glass until it is just hot under the rim and close it immediately. Make the glass dark and cool, then your "false capers" will last for several months or even years.
You can also ripen the seeds and then dry them. Keep cool, dry and dark for a few months. They can be excellently ground in a spice mill or a mortar, then you can spice up your food deliciously.
The essentials in brief:
Tips & Tricks
From the immature seeds, you can produce very tasty caper replacement with little effort.