The lush climbing nasturtium takes up a lot of space, but there are also more compact varieties for smaller gardens or for planting in Window boxes or pots. So practically every gardener has the opportunity to do this tasty and to grow medicinal plants in his garden. the care is quite straightforward and the culinary use very diverse.
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The ideal soil for nasturtiums
The nasturtium does not need very nutritious soil. On the contrary! If she is doing too well in this regard, then she will make plenty of leaves and grow profusely, but hardly any flowers form. plants It is therefore better to place your nasturtiums in nutrient-poor, slightly loamy but well-drained soil.
You may mix a little sand or fine gravel into the garden soil. The nasturtium needs a lot of water, but does not tolerate waterlogging. on fertilizer you can do without it in the open air. Only potted plants that grow profusely may need a small dose of liquid fertilizer, but only once a month.
The essentials in brief:
- if possible sunny to partially shaded location
- much water
- no waterlogging
- no fertilizer in the field
- little fertilizer for potted plants
Tips & Tricks
The nasturtium also thrives in the shade, but if you give it a place in the sun, you are more likely to enjoy the abundance of flowers.
