Small creeping shrubs with lush green leaves and bright funnel-shaped flowers of bright orange or yellow color are often found in gardens in the middle zone, in summer cottages and in balcony cassettes. These catchy flowers, flaming against the backdrop of bright greenery - nasturtiums.

Nasturtiums have become so familiar that we don’t see anything unusual in them, and yet they are not just a beautiful plant.

Amazing facts about nasturtium:

• Tubers formed on the roots of some perennial species Nasturtiums are edible and have a pleasant taste.
• You can eat not only the roots of the flower. Young shoots and leaves are used as one of the ingredients in green salad, buds and green fruits are pickled or pickled, and the seeds serve as a spicy seasoning for a variety of dishes.
• Green ovaries of nasturtium fruits are sometimes used instead of capers.
• Nasturtium is considered a medicinal plant that helps cure respiratory and digestive diseases, as well as skin ailments. Nasturtium is rich in vitamins C and A, and therefore is used to prevent vitamin deficiency.
• The original name of nasturtium - capuchin - comes from the resemblance of the flowers to the pointed hoods of the Catholic Capuchin monks.
• In the setting sun, nasturtium flowers seem to flare up and flame with bright fiery colors.

Nasturtium, also known as capuchin, is a large genus of herbaceous plants. In the Latin classification, the genus is called Tropaeolum and is divided into many species and subspecies. Nasturtium gave its name to a whole family of dicotyledonous cabbage plants, the homeland of which is considered to be Central and South America. Among more than 90 species there are both annual and perennial. Unfortunately, in the rather harsh conditions of the middle zone, nasturtiums do not tolerate wintering in open ground, so only annuals are used in gardening.

In the article we will look at the main types and varieties of plants, their characteristics and use for decorative purposes, and also provide some recommendations for caring for the plant.

Species suitable for growing in open ground and popular varieties

Since the homeland of nasturtiums is South America, where the climate is much milder and the ground does not freeze in winter, perennial plants of this genus are found. In our climate with cold winters and seasonal freezing of soils for garden decor You can use only annual subspecies or perennial ones, but only for one season. The most common ones are listed below with mention characteristic features kind. For each subspecies there is a list of popular horticultural varieties derived from this species.

Large nasturtium(lat. Tropaeolum majus), also known as large capuchin or May nasturtium, is an annual plant species that is most often used to decorate large areas. The creeping form has long twisting stems up to 2-3 meters long. Standing varieties reach a height of half a meter. Reproduces large nasturtium self-seeding, so additional planting is not required every season. The seeds remain viable for several years. The leaves of the plant have a rich green color and are cup-shaped; the flowers are single, large, orange and fiery red. The species has multiple creeping, erect and shrubby varieties, including:

• "King Theodore" - with large and bright red flowers;
• “Pitch Melba” – with polychrome inflorescences (cream and red);
• “Salmon Baby” - the flower petals have a pink-salmon hue; depending on the variety, the flowers can be simple or double;

• "Ladybug" resembles Melba, but the tone of the inflorescences is apricot;
• "Strawberry Ice" - creamy yellow petals decorated with a bright red pattern at the base;
• "Empress of India" - small bright red flowers against a background of dark green leaves.

Nasturtium shieldbearing(lat. Tropaeolum peltophorum) is the second popular species, which is distinguished by the color of the leaves: dark green, not saturated. Against the background of dark leaves, bright red and red flowers look more contrasting. According to its life form, this type of nasturtium belongs to creeping shrubs. Individual brittle stems can reach 4 meters in length. Among the varieties of this species, one standing and several liana-like varieties stand out:

• "Lucifer" grows up to 30 centimeters, has dark leaves, common to the species, but with a reddish tint. Large (up to 6 cm in diameter) inflorescences are red-red in color.

Nasturtium cultivated(lat. Tropaeolum cultorum) combines the features of a large and shield-bearing plant. The leaves on the shoots are densely arranged and, depending on the variety, have a dark green or reddish-brown tint. The variety of flower colors ranges from pale yellow to rich red. Cultivated nasturtium blooms, like other plant species, from early summer until autumn (until the first frost) and is quite unpretentious to soil and care. There are standing, creeping and dwarf varieties:

• “Sparkling Mahogany” is a standing variety, grows up to 40 cm, has large double inflorescences of scarlet color;
• “Golden Globe” is a small spherical shrub about 35 cm in diameter, the inflorescences are also double, but golden in color. The leaves are light green in color.
• “Moonlight” is a creeping creeping variety with brittle stems up to 2 meters long and pale yellow funnel-shaped flowers.

Small nasturtium(lat. Tropaeolum minus) - another popular species, hardy enough to be planted in open ground. Presented in standing varieties 20-30 cm in height. Features of this species are small leaves on relatively elongated petioles and relatively small inflorescences (only 3 cm in diameter) in shades of orange and red. The most popular varieties of the species:

• “Cherry rose” grows up to 25-30 cm, the leaves are small, the flowers are double scarlet;
• “Black corduroy” is a special variety whose flowers sometimes appear black due to their very dark burgundy hue. The maximum plant height is up to 30 cm.
• "Just Peaches" is a variety with delicate creamy-orange flowers, the middle of which is decorated with stripes of brick-red color.

Other well-known species include azure, multi-leaved and tri-colored nasturtiums, but they are too whimsical to grow in open ground. Many different varieties have been bred for each of the listed species, so the variety of nasturtiums available in garden sheds is truly impressive. Here we have highlighted only the most popular and unusual varieties of the flower; these varieties of nasturtium can often be found on sale and grown in your own garden.

Nasturtium in landscape design

The ability to plant nasturtium in open ground in the garden, its self-seeding propagation and rapid growth make this genus of plants an excellent solution to problems landscape design.

The long stems of creeping types of nasturtium (large, cultivated) are excellent for planting over large areas. For example, you can use a flower for terracing and covering soil slopes, as well as for edging other, larger shrubs and trees. The undoubted advantage of nasturtium in relation to the latter is the structure of its root system - thin taproots with weak peripheral development do not interfere with the nutrition of neighboring crops.

Standing and shrub varieties can be used for spot and linear planting when decorating flower beds, borders and garden paths. The dense arrangement of leaves on the stem creates the impression of a continuous strip (or cover) with a relatively sparse planting of shoots.

Climbing subspecies of capuchin are also widely in demand for decorating fences, walls, and fences. The quality of a living nasturtium hedge is ensured by the length and density of its stems, as well as its rapid growth in any direction. In one summer season, a nasturtium planting can cover a significant vertical area.

The variety of plant species allows you to choose the optimal color and pattern for the area being decorated - a light or dark green background, the size and contrast of flowers, as well as the general perception of the structure of the cover (small or large leaves) can be adjusted using a wide range of varieties.

Nasturtium care

As noted at the beginning of the article, the nasturtium family consists of more than 90 species. Some of them are suitable for planting in open ground, others survive only in home or greenhouse conditions. Certain species cannot exist at all in northern and middle latitudes. Since in this article we are considering those types of nasturtium that are widely used for landscape decoration and open ground, below are the basic recommendations for garden planting.

Planting in open ground: sowing seeds, preparing and caring for seedlings, cuttings

Even a novice gardener can cope with planting nasturtiums, since this procedure can be considered basic.
Several landing methods are possible:

• sowing seeds,
• transplanting,
• cuttings

Seeds are sown directly into the ground, in a nesting method (3-4 seeds each) in a hole at a distance of 20-30 cm from each other. Sowing time is the end of May, after the end of the last frost. If there is a risk of a drop in temperature during the germination period, it is better to cover the bed (flower bed) with plastic film. The first shoots usually appear within 1-2 weeks.

[!] In order for all seeds to germinate successfully, you need to: buy only fresh planting material, do not bury the seed too much in the ground, plant the seeds only in heated soil.

A technique that allows you to achieve better germination is soaking the seeds. Nasturtium seeds are immersed in water at room temperature for about 15 minutes, thus accelerating the development of the plant.

Planting seedlings allows you to achieve earlier flowering of nasturtium. To do this, the seeds must be sown in advance in pots at home, one nest per pot. It is important to remember that capuchins have a very weak root system, so to obtain seedlings, peat pots are used and planting in the ground is done directly in them, without diving. When caring for seedlings, you should pay attention to good lighting of nasturtium seedlings. Otherwise, the stems will become very elongated, and after planting in the garden the plant will become sick and will bloom much later. Watering the seedlings should be done with warm and soft (settled) water.

In nature, capuchins reproduce by self-gardening, but in garden conditions, cuttings can also be used to produce new shoots. To do this, cut the nasturtium stems at an acute angle close to the base and immerse them in damp sand or water. The first roots will appear in a week, after which the new shoot can be moved to a peat pot and continued care until transplanted into open ground using the technique described above.

Location, temperature, watering

After planting nasturtium in open ground in the first ten days of June, in order to achieve beautiful flowering, you need to pay attention to some important recommendations.

Firstly, seedlings and seedlings require a large amount of light, so for planting nasturtium you need to choose a bright area.

Immediately after planting, when there is a difference in day and night temperatures, it is better to cover the flower bed with young seedlings with film.

Watering nasturtiums in the first week is carried out abundantly and, if possible, with settled water at room temperature. After sustainable growth of green shoots, watering is slightly reduced and carried out only after the top layer of soil has dried. In waterlogged soil, capuchins can rot, and a lack of moisture will cause the stems to stretch, as well as the leaves and buds to dry out.

Soil, fertilizing

The optimal soil for nasturtiums should be light, loose, water- and breathable, and slightly acidic, with a low organic content. Unsuitable soil composition can lead to problems:

1. On soil rich in organic matter, capuchins grow many leaves, but do not bloom well.
2. If the soil is swampy and the level groundwater too high, the nasturtium roots may rot.
3. Too poor a substrate is the reason for the appearance of small leaves and flowers, as well as elongated long stems.

[!] If the soil on your site contains a large amount of black soil or clay, add a little clean sand when planting nasturtiums.

From time to time (once every one to two weeks), nasturtium can be fed. For this purpose, beautiful flowering ones are best suited. The plant does not need nitrogen compounds that stimulate the growth of green mass.

Flowering: timing, what to do after flowering, collecting seeds

Nasturtiums bloom throughout the summer, from June until the first autumn frosts in September-October.

Since in our climate capuchins are grown only as annuals, the procedure for harvesting them after flowering is common: collect and burn the tops, and then weed and dig up the area. If you plan to plant nasturtium in the same place next year, you can final fertilize the soil with phosphates. Before destroying old plants, if necessary, you can collect seeds for next year.

Seeds ripen in early autumn, after the flowers have withered. At first greenish in color, they gradually ripen to a whitish hue. At this time, their attachment to the peduncle is very weakened, so the seeds should be collected with caution, otherwise you can lose a significant part of them. The exception is foreign nasturtium - its seeds do not have time to fully ripen by autumn. They are collected green and brought to their final state at home.

[!] Nasturtium seeds can be preserved just like any other vegetables, and then used as a snack or salad addition.

Pests and diseases

Despite the fact that nasturtium is a useful and even commonly eaten plant, it is rarely attacked garden pests. Colorado beetles, aphids and whiteflies are indifferent to the bright orange flowers of nasturtium. However, capuchins are not protected against bacterial infection and gray rot. As a result of this kind of ailment, depression of the lower leaves appears, dark and mosaic rusty spots on the leaves, which result in the rapid withering of individual shoots. To get rid of infection, remove the diseased plant from the flowerbed, and treat the rest with a special antibacterial composition to prevent the spread of the disease.
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So, nasturtium can rightfully be considered one of the best plants for an outdoor flower garden. Its yellow, orange or red flowers stand out against the rich greenery. The characteristics of the plant allow it to be widely used for landscape design purposes, both for the formation of individual elements and for quickly filling voids. In addition, nasturtium is completely unpretentious and does not require complex care, and you can choose the right varieties at any garden store.

Nasturtium is very popular among amateur gardeners. It grows and blooms on rather poor soils; on soils rich in organic matter, a huge green mass develops to the detriment of flowering. This is an annual plant, its thick succulent stems reach a length of 2-3 m. There are also bush varieties of 25-30 cm.

The leaves of the flowers are round and shield-like, shiny, covered with a waxy coating, bright green. The flowers are large, up to 5 cm in diameter. The color can be cream, salmon, yellow, red, pink, cherry.

Choosing species and varieties for planting summer cottage, you should carefully study their differences.

Plant species

Nasturtium bush

The plant is an annual and is a pretty flowering shrub that is ideal for landscaping. It is used for vases and balconies, and is used to decorate the area in borders and mixborders.

Nasturtium climbing

An annual plant that is used to form hedges or standard vertical gardening, for example, the flower is planted along balconies, gazebos, fences and walls.

Nasturtium amelia

A cute plant that also participates in vertical gardening. Suitable for decorating residential buildings - terraces, balconies, walls.

Terry nasturtium

An annual plant that is often used to decorate summer cottages. In this case, the flower can serve as a landscaping plant for a veranda, house, balcony, and so on.

Climbing nasturtium

Beautiful perennial, which is grown in pots (at home) and in flower beds (country floriculture).

Growing conditions

If you want to grow beautiful greens and colorful flowers, and not a mixture of plants that simply got mixed up and began to fade, strict adherence to agricultural practices is necessary.

Properly caring for the plant and taking necessary steps, you will achieve excellent results both in the country and at home.

Selecting a location

The plant is light-loving and heat-loving, and therefore you should forget about the partial shade and silence of a shady garden, because the place of nasturtium is in a flowerbed, near the fence of the territory, in landscape decoration or even single plantings.

Try to plant the flower in places that are well protected from drafts, because almost all plants do not respond well to cold winds.

Most suitable soil

The flower prefers moderate soil, both in terms of moisture and nutrients. As we mentioned above, the plant gains green mass on well-manured soil, but shows poor flowering, so it’s up to you to decide on this fact.

You should not fertilize nasturtium with fresh organic matter, as the plant may burn, but it is simply necessary to add mineral fertilizers to the soil, since it reacts to such substances with abundant flowering.

Using nasturtium (video)

Watering the plant

Watering should be systematic, but very moderate, which is most important for young plantings. During flowering, nasturtium is watered only on the driest days; during the standard warm season, watering can be stopped altogether.

How to prolong flowering?

It is necessary to understand that constant heavy watering can lead to rotting of the plant, especially on heavy soils. Therefore, it is worth observing timely irrigation, but do not forget to do pruning. Removing weak branches and faded buds will significantly prolong flowering.

Transplantation and propagation

How to replant nasturtium?

Our plant is considered quite delicate, and therefore requires special attention when replanting it. The superficial root system is very sensitive to various kinds of disturbances, and therefore replanting occurs together with an earthen lump that must not be disturbed.

After transplantation, the plant must adapt, but this takes time. Don't be discouraged if your nasturtium looks limp at first, just continue to water regularly and wait.

Propagation by seedlings

Nasturtium can be propagated by seeds or by growing seedlings. If you want to plant flowers on the site already in the form of seedlings, then initial stage cultivation will be the distribution of seeds into peat cups, 2-3 for each cup. Within 10-14 days you will notice seedlings that can be transplanted into open ground in early June. It is necessary to plant a flower with a lump of earth or together with a glass.

We propagate the flower by seeds

You can also try growing nasturtium with seeds, which is not difficult. Seeds are prepared in water or a special nutrient solution, and planted in a warm area after the night frosts in the spring have ended. A few seeds per hole a couple of centimeters deep will be enough to get plant sprouts within 2 weeks.

Propagation by cuttings

Propagation of nasturtium by cuttings is used extremely rarely and mainly for new varieties. Rooting of young cuttings of the plant occurs in water or wet sand, then the cuttings can be planted directly in open ground, avoiding schooling.

Features of cultivation

• Planting occurs only in heated soil and only with a clod of earth.
• Early flowering can be achieved if you use the seedling growing method.
• Excessive fertilization with organic matter promotes abundant green mass, correct fertilization with minerals ensures long-lasting flowering.
• If you create favorable conditions for nasturtium, it will shed seeds that can overwinter in the soil and produce young plants next spring.
• Seed germination is maintained for 4 years.

Nasturtium can be safely called unpretentious flower, but if you provide the plant with proper care, it will look much more beautiful than an abandoned wild specimen in a summer cottage.

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Reviews and comments

Anastasia 09/25/2010

Very beautiful plants, but during frosts they freeze (

irina 04/23/2014

My nasturtium leaves are turning yellow and drying up, help, what can I do to help it?

Nikolay 07/24/2014

And nasturtium attracted me with its red flowers and of course leaves!

Olga 02/14/2015

Nasturtium pleases me with its splendor and brightness. I'm collecting flowers. And fill it with 6-9:% vinegar. The vinegar becomes fragrant beautiful color and use it for dressing salads and dumplings. Store in the dark.

Natalya 08/23/2015

I wanted to ask: what animals can damage nasturtium seedlings and how to deal with it?

Olga 09/24/2015

Nasturtium let me down this year - the seeds didn’t sprout (((I was so hoping that it would please me with its flowering... I really like the foliage of this plant, which is also decorative. I’ll buy it again next season, maybe I’ll have better luck.

Lyudmila 09/28/2015

This year we planted Zebra nasturtium for the first time. She “sat” for a long time, and now in September there are wonderful lush blooms - we rejoice! thanks for useful tips, next year we will try to plant and different varieties and seedlings, we hope to see this beauty as soon as possible.

From my experience of growing Nasturtium, I can say that it prefers moderately fertile and moist soils, but does not tolerate either excess fertilizers (especially nitrogen and fresh organic fertilizers, such as manure), or excessive watering (especially during flowering). This makes it bloom very poorly, although the leaves grow wonderfully. In addition, nasturtium does not tolerate lime, but, on the contrary, it really needs phosphorus fertilizers.

Lydia 12/30/2017

I planted bush and hanging nasturtium, but I didn’t see the difference. Only at the end of autumn the tree began to produce long lashes. And another question - I collected seeds from a white hanging nasturtium, the next year the flowers turned yellow. Why? It doesn't seem to be a hybrid.

Mari28 01/06/2018

Nasturtium leaves change color due to improper agricultural practices. High soil moisture, low light, lack of certain minerals, or mosaic disease. You can restore health to a flower only by regulating the care of the plant. Cut off all yellowed leaves and burn. Apply azofoska to the soil. Watering is done only in the morning or after sunset, regularly but moderately. On particularly hot days, protect the flower from direct sunlight and provide shelter for it.

Mari28 01/06/2018

Flowers can only be protected from animals such as cows, sheep, goats with the help of a fence. If we are talking about pests: aphids, cabbage moths, whiteweed or spider mites, which most often attack nasturtium, then only spraying with insecticidal preparations (Iskra, Actellik, Fufanon, Fitoverm) will help. If there are few pests, then they are effective folk remedies. Sprinkling with wood ash, spraying soap solution. And remember, plants with healthy immunity are not attacked. Therefore, carry out the correct agricultural cultivation techniques.

Mari28 01/06/2018

There may be several reasons why the flower changed its color. Cross-pollination, excess or deficiency of a mineral, as well as a reaction to a certain feeding. Most likely, during the budding period, you fed fertilizer containing ammonia, which changes the color of pigmentation. By the way, white petals turn yellow if watered or sprayed with a solution of ammonia.

If you want to decorate an unsightly fence or walls, veranda or gazebo in your summer cottage, then nasturtium will definitely suit you. A plant with a sea of ​​bright flowers and a whole armful of leaves looks very beautiful and impressive.

Rapid growth of nasturtium and abundant flowering, its unpretentiousness and easy cultivation have made the flower popular not only among gardeners. Nasturtium can grow and bloom beautifully at home, decorating a loggia or balcony.

Description and varieties of nasturtium

Nasturtium in the form of a vine or subshrub is distinguished by a succulent stem, lobed thyroid, palmate or entire leaves and irregularly shaped flowers.

Yellow or red flowers may be terry, semi-double or simple. They consist of a funnel-shaped tube, five or more sepals and petals. The fruit formed after flowering of nasturtium consists of three kidney-shaped wrinkled lobes with rounded kidney-shaped seeds.

A distinctive feature of nasturtium is that its stems and flowers are of interest to culinary specialists and have healing properties.

The tropical beauty grows in its homeland as a perennial plant. But nasturtium does not tolerate sub-zero temperatures, so it is grown in our gardens as an annual. Five types of plants are the most popular among gardeners.

Small nasturtium

A branched plant 35 cm high with thin stems, very long petioles and rounded leaves strewn with small flowers, the diameter of which is about 3 cm.

Yellow flowers with dark spots are different curved cylindrical spurs and velvety petals pointed towards the edge. Small nasturtium blooms from June to October. The most common varieties:

1. “Black corduroy” is a plant variety with simple flowers, the diameter of which is no more than 6 cm. Their dark burgundy color can appear almost black.
2. “Cherry Rose” is distinguished by double flowers of bright red color.

Nasturtium cultivated

This type of plant combines hybrids of large and shield-bearing nasturtium. They vary in height and shape. These can be dwarf varieties that grow only 15-20 cm, or tall compact bushes up to 50 cm in height.

Some varieties of cultivated nasturtium are creeping plants, the length of the stems can be up to 4 meters. The most popular varieties:

• "Moonlight" - grows up to two meters in length and blooms with pale yellow flowers.
• “Golden Globe” is a ball-shaped bush, the height of which reaches only 25 cm. The plant is strewn with light green, large, round leaves, reaching 6.5 cm in diameter. The double flowers of this variety are golden-yellow in color.
• 'Gleming Mahogany' has double red flowers and grows up to 37 cm.

Large nasturtium

This is a very branched creeping plant that can grow up to 250 cm. Erect varieties of this type of nasturtium grow up to 70 cm. On fragile branched stems there are asymmetrical, light green, round, large leaves.

The underside of the sheets is bluish. It reproduces well by self-sowing and blooms from early summer until frost. Large nasturtium is represented by dozens of varieties, among which bush forms can be distinguished:

1. "Ladybug" is distinguished by apricot flowers, the middle of which has burgundy spots.
2. "Salmon Baby" is a plant with semi-double flowers.
3. "Peach Melba" is a plant variety with cream flowers with red spots in the center.
4. "King Theodore" has bright red flowers.

Nasturtium shieldbearing

The plant is a creeping subshrub, the fragile, succulent, dark green shoots of which grow up to four meters. They have dark green shield-shaped leaves and succulent dark red flowers.

Shield nasturtium blooms from June to October. The most popular type among gardeners: “Lucifer” - the plant is an upright bush and grows up to 25 cm.

Its dark green large leaves have a dark red tint. Simple red-orange flowers, 6 cm in diameter, bloom on light green shoots.

Nasturtium foreign or Canarian. Growing up to 350 cm, the vine can quickly entwine trellises and arbors. It is distinguished by five or seven-parted medium-sized leaves and bright yellow small flowers.

Canarian nasturtium flowers consist of green spurs and corrugated petals. Blooms from mid-summer until frost.

When to plant nasturtium in open ground

The seeds of the plant remain viable for 4-5 years, so they can be collected and stored for a long time.

Seeds can be sown in open ground at the end of May. To do this, they are pre-soaked in water at a temperature of 50-60 degrees. Thanks to this, the seed shell softens and they hatch faster.

The distance between the holes should be from 25 to 30 cm. A seed is sown in each hole. two or three seeds each, which are deepened by 2−3 cm.

The first seedlings should appear in two weeks. Nasturtium sown in open ground will bloom in 40-50 days.

Growing nasturtium from seeds at home

The plant is propagated by seeds in two ways: by sowing the seeds directly into open ground; growing seedlings at home.

Three seeds are buried in each pot filled with soil. Seedling containers are covered with glass or cellophane and placed in a warm place.

When the first seedlings appear, the glass is removed and the pots moved to a bright place. Caring for seedlings involves watering them in a timely manner. It is not recommended to pick nasturtium, since the delicate root system of the plant does not tolerate transplantation.

Seedlings are planted in open ground after the frosts have ended. This must be done carefully, with a large lump of earth. Two to three days before planting, young plants during the day in warm weather taken out into the street to harden.

Seedlings are planted in holes, the distance between which should be 20-25 cm for compact varieties, and at least 40 cm for climbing plants. Supports are installed next to tall varieties of nasturtium immediately upon planting.

Growing seedlings is a troublesome task, but as a result you can get an early flowering plant that will quickly grow and decorate the area.

Nasturtium: planting and care in open ground

It is recommended to plant the plant in well-lit areas protected from the wind, since nasturtium will not bloom well in the shade. The soil for planting must be fertile and light, well drained and slightly acidic.

It is not recommended to plant nasturtium on soils rich in organic matter. In this case, the plant will turn lushly green and bloom little.

Caring for nasturtium consists of regular watering of the plant, weeding and loosening land around the bush. When planting seedlings, the bed can be mulched and then you won’t have to fight weeds.

When caring for seedlings it is very important abundant, regular watering. Blooming nasturtiums should be watered as needed. The soil should dry out.

Dried and faded flowers must be removed promptly. This will help prolong the flowering of the plant. If you need seeds, you can leave several ovaries to ripen.

As they ripen, the seeds are separated from the peduncle and laid out at room temperature for drying and ripening. Ripe seeds should be whitish in color.

Disease and pest control

The plant has a specific smell that repels many pests. But sometimes it can be affected by cabbage white leaf miner, spider mites, aphids.

The fight against these pests is in treating bushes with insecticides systemic action. Sometimes the plant is affected by diseases. Most often this can be:

• gray rot, in which dry brown spots appear on the leaves;
• bacterial wilt, which in the first stage is manifested by weakening of the lower leaves, and then withering of the entire bush;
• rust and mottled mosaic are diseases in which black and brown spots appear on the leaves.

The fight against these diseases is in plant processing special chemical and bacteriological preparations. Damaged leaves are collected and burned.

To prevent the spread of pests on nasturtium bushes and to prevent disease, the leaves of the plant should be regularly inspected. Affected leaves are immediately removed, and the bush is removed for preventive purposes. sprayed with alcohol solution with liquid soap.

Nasturtium grown from seeds and planted in open ground at proper care It will delight you with its beautiful flowering and mass of leaves until the frost.

Its low-growing varieties can be planted along paths, or used as a border plant. Tall bushes decorate fences, building walls, balconies, and terraces.

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​Despite a little oblivion, climbing nasturtium, like many of its other species, is one of the popular plants that is quite loved by gardeners. This is a beautiful perennial with graceful leaves covered with a matte coating.​

The seeds are placed at the bottom of a hole 1.5-2 centimeters deep, it is better to place 2-3 seeds in one hole at once, then the bush will be thicker and there will definitely not be a hole in the bed due to lack of germination. The distance between the holes should be about 25 centimeters.​

​, there are many hybrids and varieties, but, unfortunately, they do not propagate by seeds, only by cuttings. The birthplace of the flower is America, South and Central, where it grows as a perennial plant. In our area, nasturtium is grown as an annual.

​. The bushes are compact, low 25-30 cm, well leafy. The stems are erect, the leaves have an original white-variegated (“marble”) color. The flowers are simple, large, of different shades.​

How to plant nasturtium seedlings

​forms compact plants with erect shoots reaching 25-30 cm in height.​

Perennial nasturtium is found in Central and South America, the homeland of this plant. In ornamental gardening, these flowers are grown as annuals. The most common and famous type is

From buds, unripe seeds and fresh leaves you can prepare indispensable spices for meat dishes.​

​After infusing for half an hour, you can drink it three times a day. Take 1/3 cup.​

​So let's remember the lovely nasturtium together and decorate garden plot this brightly blooming little miracle with a pleasant aroma.​

Most species of this plant are annuals. But there is no need to dig nasturtium out of the ground for the winter. It perfectly covers the soil surface and protects it from frost. And in the spring it can be used as mulch.​

When to plant nasturtium in spring

• ​Here you need to take into account the fact that it has a very fragile root system. Therefore, when sowing nasturtium for seedlings, it is better to immediately choose large containers, so as not to dive later. Because any damage to the tender roots will lead to their death. When planting in a flowerbed, you should try to remove the entire lump of earth or take containers that will rot in the ground. Climbing nasturtium is not particularly difficult to care for. When grown in a flower bed or in pots, it is often used to decorate flower beds.​
• ​If the spring weather in your region brings surprises, then before planting the soil is spilled with hot water, the sown area is sprinkled with straw on top, and covered with film. The shelter is removed at the beginning of summer, when constant warmth sets in.​ ​The most common and famous species is considered to be large nasturtium; it was used as a basis for breeding hybrids. It has bright, large gramophone flowers with five petals, cut to the base of the neck, the leaves are round, bright green, the stems are erect, from 20 to 80 centimeters in height, or creeping, up to 2.5 meters in length.​

What is the care of nasturtium? Planting and care in open ground.

​Nasturtium Yeti​

​These flowers are ideal for all types floral decoration. Low-growing varieties are used to create borders, ridges, and flower beds. Varieties of nasturtiums with long shoots are grown in flower pots, hanging baskets, and tall containers. They are used in vertical gardening, they are used to decorate gazebos and arches, and decorate fences and compost heaps. It all depends on your ingenuity and imagination.​

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​Green, unripe capuchin fruits and buds are marinated with vinegar and dill, and the petals are ground to a paste and salt, mayonnaise and garlic are added. This makes an excellent flower butter for a sandwich.​

​♦ Strengthening the immune system.​

​Tender​

Now you need to decide when to plant nasturtium seedlings. It is recommended to perform this action a couple of weeks before transplanting to the flowerbed. If planting is at the end of May, then it is advisable to sow in the first half of May.

During flowering, nasturtium requires regular, thorough watering and feeding. mineral fertilizers in small doses (about once every 20 days). She loves sunny places, although she feels good in a slightly shaded place.​

• Or they initially plant nasturtium seedlings
• ​Types of nasturtiums: bush nasturtium, climbing nasturtium, dwarf nasturtium, foreign nasturtium, double nasturtium, low-growing nasturtium.​
• ​. The shoots are climbing, up to 2 m long, with light green leaves. Delicate, large flowers of amazing color - white and cream with yellow spots in the center.​

Nasturtium in landscape design

​Given the demand for the crop, breeders are creating new, exotic varieties and hybrids of nasturtium, the number of which is increasing every year. The most popular varieties include:

​. It has erect stems 25-70 cm high or creeping stems up to 250 cm long with large brightly colored flowers. It was this that served as the basis for the development of many hybrids, which are combined into separate species– cultivated or hybrid nasturtium.​

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​Take a liter container and place fresh capuchin leaves all the way to the top. Pour dry white wine over them.​ ​nasturtium​​Nasturtium itself does not tolerate stable frosts. But frost is not so bad for its seeds. Therefore, if they are naturally sown in the soil, then in the spring new plants may appear there.​

​Sowing is also carried out with 3 seeds at a depth of 2 cm. To grow strong and strong seedlings, you need to take into account that they need a lot of light. Therefore, after sowing nasturtium seedlings and with the appearance of the first shoots, the containers should be placed on a well-lit surface. If the plants become very elongated, they will become sick in a permanent place and will not produce abundant flowering.​

​Plant nasturtium in loose, well-moistened soil, using long-acting fertilizer (fresh manure is not recommended). During the cold season, the tubers should be removed and stored in dry peat.​

• ​. Since this flower has a superficial and very delicate root system, it is better to grow each plant in a separate peat cup, then the nasturtium can be easily transplanted into open ground, without stress or damage. Nasturtium planted as seedlings blooms earlier.​

​Popular varieties of nasturtiums​

​Nasturtium flower is a rather interesting plant. It is grown for various purposes, including as an ornamental, medicinal and even a spicy-flavoring plant. But that's not all.​ ​Nasturtium "Vesuvius"​​Nasturtium bush

Who are you, gentle creature

​Place the container in a dark room and leave it there for 14 days, strain and consume.​

• ​, planting and caring for which is very simple, will more than thank us for our attention and care.​

​If you want to admire the flowering until October, then at the end of summer you can dig up the nasturtium and transplant it into a pot.​

By fulfilling this important condition, you can ensure that planting nasturtium seedlings will be successful. When the day of planting approaches, you need to wait for cloudy weather and place the bushes in a prepared flowerbed. It is advisable to place the containers outside for hardening before doing this.

The power of a beautiful flower

Climbing nasturtium blooms a couple of months after planting, continuing to bloom until frost. In the fall, it is recommended to cut the plant straight to the base so that there are no problems when replanting. The plant does not tolerate low temperatures, and has a negative attitude towards even light frost, therefore, in order for the plant to continue to please the eye, care should be taken to winterize it before the beginning of autumn.​

Capuchin healer

For seedlings, nasturtium seeds are sown 2-3 pieces in a peat bag to a depth of 2 centimeters. Crops should be kept at a temperature of 20-23 degrees, the soil should be constantly moist. After emergence, which will happen in 10-15 days, the temperature can be lowered to 17-18 degrees. It is very important to provide the seedlings with good lighting at this time; with a lack of light, the plant will be weak and depressed.​

​: Vesuvius, Cherry Rose, Day and Night, Canary Liana or Canary, Terry Mix, Alaska, Yeti.​

All types of nasturtium, with the exception of foreign ones, are useful for the vegetable garden. The smell emitted by the leaves of these flowers repels insect pests.​

​. The bushes are small and compact. Stems with large leaves, erect, 25-30 cm high, semi-creeping as they grow. The flowers have an original color: salmon-pink with an orange tint and dark red spots on the upper petals.​ ​forms compact plants, holds its shape well and is used for decorating flower beds and edging garden paths.​

​Capuchin drives away armyworms, earth flies, root nematodes, slugs, Colorado potato beetles, and secretive proboscideans.​

​Take a teaspoon of healing infusion before each meal (three times a day).​​A beautiful flower came to us from the hot lands of South America. It found its way to Europe thanks to travelers who brought the overseas miracle there in the 15th century.​

​In the garden, bush nasturtium is ideal for flower beds and for edging paths, since they hold their shape well.​

​After a couple of months, the plant will already be strewn with flowers. This phenomenon will persist until the first frost.​

​As already mentioned, climbing nasturtiums need regular watering, but excessive moisture is best avoided. Nasturtium seedlings are planted at the end of winter - beginning of spring, being sure to replant it in a permanent place along with the lump of earth in which it grew. This way it will painlessly take root in a new place.​ ​Nasturtium begins to bloom 1-1.5 months after planting and continues until the onset of cold weather.​

​Color of flowers, leaves, length of shoots. The compactness of the rosette and the height of the bush depend on the variety; nasturtiums are found with flowers of bright orange, coral, yellow, cream, and white-variegated. raspberry color. Nasturtium is grown not only as a beautiful garden flower, but also as a medicinal and edible plant.​

Just a few nasturtium bushes will protect vegetable plants from whitefly and cabbage whitefly. But aphids love nasturtium, but this quality can also be used. For example, plant capuchins near plants that are suffering from aphid infestations. These pests usually prefer nasturtiums and when they take up residence on the flower, simply remove the aphid-infested vines and throw them into the compost.​

​Nasturtium “Cherry Rose”​​Climbing nasturtium

​Just a few capuchin plants in a cabbage bed will scare away the harmful white butterfly.​

​♦ Treatment of the kidneys and urinary tract.​​Initially it was called Indian watercress and was widely consumed.​

​Climbing nasturtiums are good as ground cover and ampelous plantings, and especially in balcony boxes, hanging baskets, and garden flowerpots.​

Culinary plant

When to plant nasturtium seedlings:

​When the garden is already arranged, you want to start decorating it. And in such a way that this activity does not take up much of the gardener’s time. But it was pleasing to the eye for a long time. In this matter, it can be very useful to know how to grow nasturtium in the country. Because this is a very unpretentious plant that is beautiful and blooms for a long time. By the way, it can also become a decoration for a city apartment, since growing nasturtium on the balcony is quite feasible. It does not require large areas, and a corner of nature will appear in the house.​

​Nasturtium seeds can be stored for four years. Before planting, they can be soaked in warm water for a day.​

​On your site, nasturtium will delight you with flowering and will also benefit the entire garden. The fact is that the aroma of its leaves repels harmful insects (whitefly, cabbage whitefly), the smell of flowers attracts beneficial ones, in general the bush is good remedy from nematodes and flexi.​

Flower protector

​Capuchins are recommended to be planted between tomatoes, next to cabbage, potatoes, beans and other crops. They also protect cucumbers and pumpkins. Nasturtium is of great benefit as a bait for beneficial insects into the garden (it is the nectar of its flowers that attracts them). In addition, along with marigolds, it is a nematicidal plant that has a beneficial effect on the condition of the soil. It expels nematodes and treats fungal diseases. I’ll tell you how to grow nasturtium in the next article.​

​. Plants are about 30 cm high with many double flowers of an unusual color for nasturtium - raspberry-pink. This variety will add richness to any flower bed.​

• ​forms long stems and is grown as a ground cover and hanging crop. It can also be grown on a vertical support. Creeping nasturtium covers the ground with a living flower carpet. And ampelous nasturtium forms a cascade of flowing flowering shoots.​
• ​Place a flower bed near the greenhouse, and voracious whiteflies will not risk flying there.​
• Collect the buds, leaves and fruits of the capuchin. Pour half a liter of boiling water over a tablespoon of herbal mixture.

Nasturtium is a herbaceous plant with thin shoots and long petioles, on which there are large, bright green, glossy round leaves.

​Nasturtium is good to use as a border plant and plant it along garden paths. Nasturtium looks especially good when planted in a group of several plants. It is also grown in garden pots, containers for decorating terraces and balconies.​

Understanding the varieties

​Sowing nasturtium seedlings is possible from the second half of April.​

The most famous gardeners, the British, claim that nasturtium should be planted in the garden next to a head of cabbage. Then cabbage pests will come running to its aroma and start eating the nasturtium, not paying attention to the cabbage. And this is not a joke. When propagating by cuttings, a cut of the stem is placed in water or a damp mixture of peat and sand. Nasturtium takes root very easily and readily. The cuttings that have taken root are planted in a peat bag, and then in the soil or pot. To preserve the nasturtium variety, you need to ensure a warm winter - at home.

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​By the way, not only aphids love nasturtium. For example, I also love to eat it. Once I even surprised my family and friends with an interesting and at the same time simplest dish: sandwiches with nasturtium oil. They never guessed what kind of amazing seasoning with a mustard-sweet taste was added to the oil.​

​Nasturtium “Day and Night”​

Types of nasturtium

​Malaya, or​​Capuchin will become a favorite neighbor of peonies - it will not allow valuable flowers to become infected with fungal diseases.​ ​Heat the mass in a water bath for a quarter of an hour, then wait 40 minutes and strain.​

​Her flowers have an original shape, similar to hoods. Because of them, the plant is also called “capuchin.”​Vegetable garden​

​In open ground​ Interestingly, the leaves, stems, flowers and fruits of nasturtium are edible and contain substances characteristic of the cabbage family. The taste of young leaves and flowers is reminiscent of watercress or salad mustard, and green pickled fruits replace capers.​

For nasturtium, you need to select well-lit, sunny areas, protected from the wind, only this way it will bloom profusely. In the shade, the plant grows extremely slowly, flowering is poor, and the flowers are small. Nasturtium prefers warmth and is killed by frost. ​Aphids love nasturtium; they prefer this flower to other plants.​​And the recipe is quite simple. Pick a few leaves and flowers of nasturtium (I took a regular large nasturtium). It is better to take flowers of different colors, then the sandwiches will become even more attractive. Wash the flowers and leaves from dust, drain the water and chop finely. Then mix them with oil. If you wish, you can add a little salt, but it’s better to add some salt on top, because not everyone likes salt. Well, then we take bread or a loaf, grease the slices with “flower” oil and serve. Bon appetit!​

​. Compact bushes up to 30 cm tall. Erect shoots with light green leaves. The variety got its name and popularity due to the color of its flowers - red and cream. Such a contrasting mixture of flowers looks very impressive and attractive.​ ​dwarf nasturtium​

Nasturtium prevents many diseases (fusarium, root rot) from taking hold of garden plants. It enriches and improves the composition of the soil.​ Treat yourself with the decoction three times a day, drinking half a glass.​In our climate, capuchin grows almost everywhere as an annual plant.​

​"Poets don't often dedicate poems to them. They don't sell them from Holland and Turkey, but no one cuts them for bouquets - I respect nasturtiums more than anyone else in the garden..." pieces into the hole every 20–40 cm. The seeds germinate within 1–2 weeks. Seedlings are watered moderately and fed with a weak solution of complex fertilizers.​

There are two possible options for growing this plant. The first of them is planting nasturtium with seeds and growing nasturtium from seeds. This method saves time for summer residents and allows them not to bother themselves with caring for seedlings.​

Nasturtium varieties

​The soil is of great importance

​Plant nasturtium next to a crop that is valuable to you and aphids will not touch it​And one more thing... Not only is it delicious and beautiful dish, so it is also very useful. This plant is rich in vitamins and minerals, as well as beneficial essential oils. Nasturtium leaves contain a lot of vitamin C (4 times more than lemon!). Both the leaves and flowers contain carotenoids, which have a good effect on eye health (you must agree that in the age of computerization this property of nasturtium is very useful).​

​Nasturtium foreign “Canary liana” (“Canary”)​​Differentiated by thin stems from 15 to 35 cm in height, small leaves and flowers (up to 3 cm in diameter), predominantly yellow in color with dark spots.​

​After it, peas, tomatoes, roses, and asters grow wonderfully.​​♦ For bronchitis.​

This is the perfect plant. Amazing nasturtium, beneficial features which will be useful everywhere: in cooking, treatment, in protecting other plants from pests, it will become a real jewel of the entire garden.​ ​Do you remember​

At the end of summer, you can dig up bush nasturtium and place it in a pot in a protected room. The bushes will bloom until October.​

If you choose to grow nasturtium from seeds, then you need to choose the right time for this. Although it is not picky and resistant to frost, there is no need to rush.​ ​, it should be fertile, light, drained, slightly acidic. If the soil is saturated with organic matter, too “rich”, then the plant will “fatify”, that is, build up green mass and bloom poorly. In poor soil, the flower loses its beauty, becomes smaller, the stems become bare, and flowering is absent or defective. In clayey, heavy, waterlogged soil, the roots of nasturtium rot and the plant dies.​

​. And it’s easy to remove this pest from nasturtium; just cut off the affected stems and burn them. In the garden, it is recommended to plant nasturtium next to tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage, cucumbers, pumpkin, and beans.​

Have you ever eaten sandwiches with nasturtium? Are there any other dishes with it?​​. The long curly stems of this nasturtium can reach 3.5 m. The small leaves are light green, but are absolutely different from the familiar shield-shaped leaves of other types of nasturtium. This variety will surprise you and your friends with its 5-7 separate leaves.​

​Nasturtium foreign​​The beautiful flower has more than 80 species. There are very rare varieties, it is almost impossible to find them in our gardens, but there are also familiar and widespread flowers that are ideal for growing in our conditions.​

About the benefits of capuchins

​Take leaves, seeds and flower buds. Pour the herbal mixture (1.5 tbsp) with a glass of vodka and leave to infuse in a shaded place.​

Almost all parts of the plant contain abundant reserves of vitamin C (ascorbic acid). The flower is rich in phosphorus, iodine, potassium, carotene and sulfur.

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​Wherever nasturtium grows: on a balcony or flowerbed, we must not forget about weeding and watering. The second point is especially important. Because excess moisture at the flowering stage will lead to its cessation. At this time, you should simply not allow the soil to dry out.

When to plant nasturtium when growing from seeds

The technique of watering nasturtium depends on the stage of flower development. Seedlings and seedlings need abundant watering during active growth and development. But when flowering occurs, watering is reduced, the soil is moistened only after drying. If the soil is constantly wet, greenery will develop, not flowers.​

Nasturtium is rich in vitamin C, carotene, many vitamins and minerals, and essential oils. The leaves and flowers of nasturtium are eaten.

​By the way, there are more interesting recipes and tips in this video:​

Its flowers are small (up to 2 cm in diameter) with a fringed edge of canary yellow color and green spurs. It even seems to me that they called it the “Canary” variety for a reason. Firstly, the color is appropriate, and secondly... Just look at the shape of the flowers - it seems that they are about to take off like a bird.​

​(or Canary) according to appearance very different from other species. The climbing stems of this species are a real vine and need support. In addition, this species is characterized by increased demands on heat and moisture. This is what is often meant when talking about climbing nasturtium. Its stems easily wrap around a support, so it is good to plant it next to a gazebo, fence, or an unsightly shed that you want to hide.​

​◊ Large nasturtium.​

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​Put 20-25 drops of healing infusion into a spoon and drink three times a day.​

​This plant is a natural antibiotic; it destroys pathogenic bacteria, increases immune strength and regulates all metabolic processes.​ ​? It was the most popular flower in the 50s of the last century. The beauty was present everywhere at that time: in gardens, front gardens, flower beds and balconies.​

​By the way, about the soil. Whatever the type of nasturtium (climbing), growing from seeds or seedlings requires suitable soil. It should be fertile and light, drained and slightly acidic.​

​The optimal time would be from late April to early May. It’s even better to read the recommendations for this variety to find out how a particular species reacts to frost. You may need to wait until the end of May.​

To stimulate further flowering, faded flowers and seed ovaries should be removed. If you want to get seeds, then you need to let the ovary develop and ripen. The seeds are collected as they ripen; in warm climates they can overwinter in the ground, but usually self-sowing is not allowed. Nasturtium is mainly grown by seeds, but it can also be propagated by cuttings, which allows you to preserve varietal characteristics (doubleness, complex color).

It looks like splashes of sun or bright lanterns flaming in emerald foliage. Planting nasturtiums and caring for them in the open ground were once described in great detail, because the flower was considered one of the favorites in the gardening community. Then it was somewhat replaced by more elegant and hardy annuals. Today, the flirtatious resident of the flowerbed is back in fashion - just as cheerful, cheerful, and showing off her new outfits.

Yellow-orange color scheme – signature for nasturtium

Modest and spectacular: description and pedigree of a tropical flower

Nasturtium is another “tropical bird” that came to our latitudes during the Great Geographical Discoveries. Its homeland is the jungle of the New World (Mexico, Peru, Ecuador).

The herbaceous plant of the Nasturtium family is classified as a perennial, but in our harsh climate it can only grow as an annual crop. The genus includes over 50 species. Grown as natural views, introduced into culture - large nasturtium, foreign, shield-bearing, but the most common is N. cultivated, representing a large family of varieties and hybrid forms of the plant.

With a relatively small root system, the annual forms a massive volume of greenery. Its stems are thick, succulent, actively branching, capable of growing lashes 1.5–2 m long.

Nasturtium has very beautiful leaves - large, shield-shaped, on long petioles, which gives the plantings additional decorativeness and, with proper care, provides a rich green color until frost.

But, of course, the flowers make the annual plant bright and spectacular. Some people see a hood in the shape of a corolla, others a helmet - on long stalks they rise above the leaves and blaze with red-orange petals. Each flower is single, 5–6.5 cm in diameter, unusually elegant, with a delicate aroma. When massed, they create a lush flowering head that contrasts beautifully with the green background of the foliage.

Nasturtium seeds are large, irregularly shaped, collected in 3 pieces per fruit. They are covered with wrinkled skin on top, which is recommended to be soaked before planting. warm water and remove. This will speed up germination.

How to choose varieties?

When planning to plant nasturtium, you need to choose not only the appropriate color and shape of the flower, but also the habit of the plant, the ability of the crop to branch, and the nuances of caring for it in the open ground.

We offer a selection of highly decorative and unpretentious varieties for various kinds of decorative tasks - designing borders, vertical flower beds, carpet flower beds, flowerpots.

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This is a group of compact varieties and hybrids that form neat lush bushes 25–30 cm high. Among the low-growing nasturtiums there are also real dwarfs 15–20 cm high. They are used to frame flower beds and paths, create flower bed bouquets, and are planted in small flowerpots and flowerpots.

Examples of varieties:

• Vesuvius is a lush, low-growing variety with dark green foliage. The flowers are salmon pink with orange and red strokes on the petals.
• Tutti Frutti is a variety mixture with large elegant flowers of a yellow-orange-red palette. Forms a compact bush up to 30 cm, abundantly dotted with flowers.
• Alaska Type Top is a low-growing series with flowers of all shades of orange-red. It is distinguished by unusual foliage - dark green with white spots of irregular shape.
• King Theodore is a plant with a slightly larger habit, forms a bush 40 cm high. It stands out in the group with large purple flowers with orange strokes along the edge of the petals.

Long-climbing (curly)

Long-climbing nasturtiums are sometimes called climbing ones, although this is not entirely true. The plant does not have tendrils to cling to support; its branches hang down randomly or spread along the soil. Develops vines 150–200 cm long. This group is perfect for vertical gardening, decorating terraces, balconies, and gazebos. With its help it is easy to decorate defects in buildings.

• Golden Flash is a powerful branched plant with large golden-yellow flowers. Grows beards up to 150 cm.
• Python - fully lives up to its name, growing shoots up to 2 m long. Without support, it covers the soil with a thick, lush carpet. The flowers are 5–6 cm in diameter, the color is red-orange, yellow, fawn, terracotta, some of the corollas have contrasting strokes on the petals.
• Gloss is a modern hybrid that forms lashes up to 3 m. The flowers are large, semi-double, most often coming in a mixture of colors from beige to purple-burgundy.
• Vasilisa the Beautiful is another hybrid with 3-meter shoots and double flowers.
• Mahogany is a bright, medium-sized nasturtium that grows shoots up to 150 cm. The eye is attracted by the double flowers, up to 7 cm in diameter, of a dark burgundy color.

Semi-double and terry

There is a growing interest in planting double nasturtium hybrids, because while they are highly decorative and unusual, caring for them in the open ground is not much different from simple varieties.

• Purple Legion is a climbing hybrid with layered flowers of deep purple red. Forms shoots 1–1.2 m.
• May terry salmon is a delicate, exquisite nasturtium with two rows of petals in a flower basket.
• Precious is a semi-double hybrid of the low-growing group. Bushes 25–30 cm high are decorated with a cap of velvety pink-fawn flowers.

Unusual color

Lovers of novelty flowers will like nasturtiums with an unusual color for us; fortunately, planting and caring for them is the same as for other varieties.

• Day and Night - a mixture of a low-growing group. An original combination of nasturtiums in two colors - cream and dark burgundy.
• Ladybug is a compact bush hybrid with milky flowers, the petals of which are decorated with red spots.
• Yeti is a climbing nasturtium with cream petals and a yellow center.
• Strawberries with cream are an original variety of their red and white flowers with red strokes.

Likes, doesn’t like – secrets of agricultural technology

Behind the unpretentiousness of a flower and the simplicity of its agricultural technology, as always, lies knowledge. About its origin, biological characteristics, vegetation cycle. Nasturtium also has secrets.

sun flower

She is light- and heat-loving, like a real native of the tropics. If you plant nasturtium in partial shade, it will “wrap itself up” in leaves and bloom much worse. To reach its full potential, it needs sun. A lot of sun.

It also needs “tropical” watering - infrequent, but plentiful, so that the soil is wet to the last root. During flowering, it is generally better not to rush with watering, wait for the soil to dry out, and then give a moisture-recharging dose.

The heat-loving nature of the flower is also manifested in the fear of the slightest frost. Never rush into sowing, let alone planting seedlings; wait for steady spring warmth.

More of a gourmet than a glutton

Installation - the more fertile the soil, the better, it does not work for nasturtium, and this must be the case when planting and caring for the plant.

On oily soil rich in humus, it drives away the foliage and blooms worse. There is no need to keep her from hand to mouth either, but it is better to feed her less often and with targeted “goodies” - mineral complex fertilizers for flowers. It is better to avoid manure, mullein, humus and other organic matter altogether.

Flower cultivation technology

Knowledge of these features will help you go from sowing to flowering of nasturtium without loss or disappointment.

Sowing seeds

Nasturtium seeds are large, germinate quickly, and the seedlings rapidly gain green mass, so there is no great need for growing seedlings. It is recommended to sow flowers directly into the soil.

The sowing time is calculated based on the time of seed germination (12–14 days) and the disappearance of the threat of return night frosts. IN middle lane This is the second half of May.

The flowerbed is loosened, too poor soil is filled with compost at the rate of 1 bucket/m². If you know that you won’t have time to fertilize, you can fill the bed with long-acting fertilizers. These are capsules that will dissolve gradually under the influence of rain and watering.

To speed up the germination of nasturtium, it is recommended to cover the plantings with agrofibre - the material retains heat and does not interfere with the care of the seedlings.

Growing seedlings

If you still want to get earlier flowering, they practice growing seedlings. This is done 1–1.5 months earlier than the intended sowing in open ground, approximately at the end of March – beginning of April.

What do you need to know about growing nasturtium seedlings?

1. The plant does not tolerate transplantation, so plant the seeds in cups, from which the seedling then rolls into open ground with a lump of earth.
2. Don't pick the nasturtium! Root system it is weak, any injury stops growth and slows down the development of the plant.

Seeds are sown in the same way as in soil. To maintain optimal temperature regime and humidity, the planting container is covered with polyethylene or other transparent material until germination, and kept in a bright place, for example, on a windowsill.

Seedlings are planted when the soil warms up to 10–15⁰ and the threat of frost has passed.

How to give nasturtiums a good start?

In order for the plant to bloom profusely and for a long time, it is necessary to stimulate the growth of the vegetative mass at the start. To do this, two weeks after germination, it is recommended to feed the seedlings with complex fertilizer. A little nitrogen won't hurt at this stage.

Fertilizer options:

• herbal infusion (organic);
• wood ash (potassium) + superphosphate;
• nitroammofoska or other fertilizer of this series;
• targeted complex fertilizer for garden flowers (Kemira Lux, Agricola).

Don’t forget to water the flowerbed generously before fertilizing.

How to achieve abundant flowering?

Nasturtium loves loosening, but since it trails along the ground, this is extremely inconvenient. As a way out, we can suggest mulching the soil in the projection of the bush - this could be rotted sawdust, bark, or decorative expanded clay.

If the soil was properly filled during planting, you don’t need to feed the nasturtium during the summer. The exception is ampelous varieties growing in a small volume of soil. They need to be watered with a nutrient solution every 1.5–2 weeks, reducing the recommended dose of fertilizer by half.

Nasturtium plantings in flower beds can also be fed 2-3 times during the summer. To do this, prepare a liquid solution or use granular fertilizer (a pinch under the bush).

If you do not plan to collect seeds, remove the ovary immediately after the flower wilts. The plant spends up to a third of nutrients on the formation and ripening of seeds - let them better go to flowering.

The many faces of nasturtium

A story about nasturtium, planting and caring for it would be incomplete without mentioning its many properties and advantages.

1. This - medicinal plant. Few people know that nasturtium is the richest source of vitamin C; its flowers contain many valuable essential oils. Water extracts from them are used as an antidepressant and sedative, with their help they strengthen the immune system, activate metabolism and cleanse the body. Decoctions help in the treatment of stomatitis and thrush; the plant is part of choleretic, cardiac, and kidney preparations.
2. Nasturtium attracts bees and protects garden crops from pests. This property is used by planting flowers in the tree trunks of fruit trees and between the rows of vegetable beds. Bright colors it attracts bees, promoting crop pollination. The smell repels pests such as whiteflies and white butterflies, and stops the spread of certain fungal diseases, such as late blight.
3. All parts of the plant are edible. Young nasturtium leaves are used in salads, and capers are prepared from the buds and milky-wax ovary. Dried seeds are good as a savory spice for appetizers and meat dishes.
4. The plant is a wonderful green manure. German gardeners actively use the flower as a green fertilizer. It does not have to be plowed during the budding period, like other green manures. You can allow it to bloom until the end of the season, and then leave it for the winter in the tree trunks of trees and shrubs. Tender juicy tops are an excellent treat for earthworms.

As you can see, nasturtium is a beautiful and useful flower. Growing it is a pleasure.

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