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The best location for nasturtium
The nasturtium prefers a sunny to partially shaded location, but thrives in the shade quite well. It may bloom a bit less there, depending on the variety you plant and on the ground.
The lush cress nasturtium needs a lot of space, but there are also more compact varieties for smaller gardens or planting in window boxes or pots. So virtually every gardener has the opportunity to grow this tasty and curative plant in his garden. The care is quite straightforward and the culinary use very diverse.
The ideal soil for nasturtium
The nasturtium does not need a very nutrient-rich soil. On the contrary! If she is doing too well in this respect, then she will form abundant leaves and grow lush, but hardly form flowers. Therefore, you prefer to plant your nasturtium in a nutrient-poor, slightly loamy but permeable soil.
You may mix a little sand or fine gravel under the garden soil. The nasturtium needs a lot of water, but does not tolerate waterlogging. You can do without fertilizer outdoors. Only potted plants that grow abundantly may require a small dose of liquid fertilizer, but only once a month.
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Tips & Tricks
Although the nasturtium also thrives in the shade, but if you treat her to a sunbathing spot, you are more likely to be happy about a rich floral splendor.