How to Grow Nasturtium from Seed
Nasturtium sprouts in 7–14 days and blooms in 50–60 days. It thrives in poor soil. Every part is edible — leaves, flowers, and seed pods.
Nasturtium is peppery like watercress. It’s a flower you can eat.
Step-by-Step
1. Direct sow after last frost. Nasturtium doesn’t transplant well.
2. Depth. 1 inch.
3. Spacing. 12 inches.
4. Sun. 4-6 hours.
5. Don’t fertilize. Poor soil = more flowers.
6. Harvest. Leaves, flowers, seed pods all edible.
Common Questions
What parts are edible? All — leaves, flowers, seed pods.
How do seed pods taste? Like capers. Pickle them.
Why no flowers? Too much fertilizer. Poor soil = more flowers.
Can I grow it in containers? Yes. Bush varieties work best.
Do bees like it? Yes. And hummingbirds.
Is it a perennial? Annual in most climates.