Nasturtium Blue Pepe
Nasturtium Blue Pepe is a unique European variety bred specifically for culinary use. The name is derived from its wonderful steel-blue leaves with purplish undersides. The flowers themselves are also edible and their bright-red hue makes an attractive addition to salads, as well as being perfect for garnishing stir fries. The leaves have a slightly peppery taste, reminiscent of watercress. The flavour becomes spicier when the flowers are grown in sunnier, hotter weather. The flowers are less intensely flavoured than the leaves but they add a dramatic, colourful zing to any recipe. Nasturtiums were first cultivated in Perù and were introduced to Europe by the Spanish conquistadores in the 16th century.
Includes 10 seeds
Includes 10 seeds
SOWING
Indoor Feb-Apr
Outdoor Apr-June
TIMING
Germination 7-15 days
Harvesting 50-70 days
SPACING
When sowing 3-5 cm; Depth 2 cm
When thinning 5-10 cm
GROWING
Sunligth Full sun to partial shade.
Soil Well-drained, light and moist soil.
Watering Regular, allow to dry out.
Feeding Addition of fertilizer is not necessary.
CARING
Expert tip Do not fertilise because this will promote leaf growth and suppress flowering. Dead-heading or picking the flowers will prolong blooming.
SUPPORTING
Pollinators
Attracts bees, butterflies and birds.
Pests
Repels aphids, bugs and rabbits.
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