🌺 Nasturtium, Growing Guide for SEQ
Everything you need to grow Nasturtium in South East Queensland's subtropical climate.
🌱 Plant profile: Nasturtium, with sowing times for your region, companion plants and common pests.
When to Sow in SEQ
Traps aphids and edible flowers. Self-seeds everywhere.
Growing Requirements
Good Companions (Friends)
Kitchen Uses
- Flowers and leaves added fresh to salads
- Flower buds pickled like capers
- Leaves used as a peppery wrap
- Petals used as edible decoration on cakes
Health Benefits
- Edible flowers and seeds add nutrition
- Contains vitamin C and minerals
- Seeds have peppery mustard-like compounds
- Attracts beneficial insects
Pests & Diseases in SEQ
Common Diseases
- Mosaic virus
Storage
Use within 1 to 2 days of picking. Keep moist in a sealed bag in the fridge
Value
Saves ~$2-4/week on garnishes and edible flowers, self-seeds freely
Track Nasturtium in Your Garden
Drag Nasturtium into your garden bed, get weekly reminders for watering, feeding, and harvesting.
Add Nasturtium to My Garden →Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Nasturtium in Brisbane?
In South East Queensland, Nasturtium can be sown in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Traps aphids and edible flowers. Self-seeds everywhere.
What are good companion plants for Nasturtium?
Good companions for Nasturtium in SEQ include Cucumber, Zucchini, Pumpkin, Beans, Fruit trees.
Plant profile
The nasturtium profile has sowing times for your region, companion plants and common pests.