Tropaeolum majus
Nasturtium
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Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) - Description
Tropaeolum majus (garden nasturtium, Indian cress or monks cress) is a flowering plant in the family Tropaeolaceae, originating in the Andes from Bolivia north to Colombia. It is of cultivated, probably hybrid origin, with possible parent species including T. minus, T. moritzianum, T. peltophorum, and T. peregrinum. It is not closely related to the genus Nasturtium (which includes watercress).
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) - Blooming
Come in a variety of colors (maroon, red brown, orange, yellow, red creamy white). Generally, flowers very quickly after they're sown.
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) - Growth
Nasturtiums are easy to grow. They can grow as climbers or as a dwarf plant, but both types grow quickly. The climbers generally sprawl prostrate across the ground but can be trained up with their intertwined leafstalks.
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) - Planting
Best if sown in early Spring. Nasturtiums can reseed themselves once established. In areas that have mild Winters and hot Summers, seeds can be sown in Fall for Winter and Spring bloom.
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) - Pest
Susceptible to aphids.
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) - Interesting facts
The word "Nasturtium" is a derived Latin term for "twisted-nose", which is a reference to this plant's pungent taste. The young leaves, flowers and unripe fruit are all edible and have taste like a combination of pepper and radish. Nasturtiums are excellent "companion" plants, meaning that they can be planted alongside other crops to ward off insect pests. (This doesn't mean that they are impervious to all insect pests).
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) - Soil and irrigation
Grows very well in well-drained soils, especially very sandy soil. The plant is somewhat drought tolerant once established.
