This summer I grew Nasturtium as a companion for Eggplant. Supposedly the flea beetles would target the Nasturtium and stay away from the eggplant. It didn't work. The flea beetles turned the Eggplant leaves into toile and left the Nasturtium alone. What did work was plucking a Nasturtium leaf or two whenever I visited the garden. I love the taste. Like mustard, but not as pungent. In prepping for winter, I removed the Nasturtiums yesterday (23.09.28). I stopped by this website to get some ideas for cooking and storage. I already miss them. The garden looks barren without them. Great plants to accent unused space; easy to grow, easy to control, definitely a keeper. Maybe not much of a companion for the Eggplant, but sure was for me.
Thanks so much for sharing! Bummer that the beetles raided your eggplants. Despite that, Garden Nasturtium is a lovely and tasty addition to the garden.
Nasturtium officinale is the watercress, grows in and alongside running chalky streams, a traditional herb and salad vegetable. Tropaeolum majus is the plant discussed in the video here. The pungency of this plant is similar to wasabi, but is lost when cooked.
Yup...used to have it at a previous home. (Actually had both Nasturtium proper along with Tropaeolum) Common names can sure be a confusing thing. Botanical names always good to have on hand.
This year, 2023, will be my first garden. I plan to till about a 10x10' or bigger area on the shaded side of the house and just direct sow a bunch of nasturtium to see what comes up. Thank you for this video ❤
That's fantastic! It dies back where I live in the Rockies and is an annual here. But if you live somewhere warmer, it can be a perennial. When I lived in San Francisco I'd see huge patches of it in Golden Gate Park : )
@@annamarijaheltphdherbalist800 It would be wonderful to be able to spend time with folks like you learning at the very least a few things to help with health treatment and maintenance. 6500 ft elevation is a bit much elevation sadly. I already have lung issues. If I discover anything in Gods creation helping lung damage I'd be deeply humbled.
@@brad2548 I generally avoid the word "cure" : ) If you look up local herbalists in your area you might find someone who can at least provide a little ease for the lungs
I’m trying to find information on making a salve or other products with it being made with an oil infusion. Would it be effective or simply have a cosmetic appeal? I’m thinking calendula salve but Nasturtium.
Hi there. Salves can be cosmetic or medicinal. As to efficacy, it depends on what the goal is, what plants you're considering, and how good the prep is. There are loads of blogs and vids online for making oil infusions and salves if you're new to it. There should be something on my website as well www.osadha.com Good luck!
You know, I've never used it dried, since I like to eat it : ) That said, I'm sure it's fine dried. I see the dried flowers for sale lots of places (not that that means anything....). If it's still spicy after drying, it's retained some of its medicine.
@@annamarijaheltphdherbalist800 I’m going to have to give it a try. I have a whole bunch of nasturtiums growing in my gardens in Wisconsin but our growing season is not that long. It has been reseeding itself though so it comes back every year. Thanks
This summer I grew Nasturtium as a companion for Eggplant. Supposedly the flea beetles would target the Nasturtium and stay away from the eggplant. It didn't work. The flea beetles turned the Eggplant leaves into toile and left the Nasturtium alone. What did work was plucking a Nasturtium leaf or two whenever I visited the garden. I love the taste. Like mustard, but not as pungent. In prepping for winter, I removed the Nasturtiums yesterday (23.09.28). I stopped by this website to get some ideas for cooking and storage. I already miss them. The garden looks barren without them. Great plants to accent unused space; easy to grow, easy to control, definitely a keeper. Maybe not much of a companion for the Eggplant, but sure was for me.
Thanks so much for sharing! Bummer that the beetles raided your eggplants. Despite that, Garden Nasturtium is a lovely and tasty addition to the garden.
Nasturtium officinale is the watercress, grows in and alongside running chalky streams, a traditional herb and salad vegetable. Tropaeolum majus is the plant discussed in the video here. The pungency of this plant is similar to wasabi, but is lost when cooked.
Yup...used to have it at a previous home. (Actually had both Nasturtium proper along with Tropaeolum) Common names can sure be a confusing thing. Botanical names always good to have on hand.
Some one just gave me a plant yesterday, the leaves taste very peppery... Thanks for sharing
Working on seed pod capers right now : )
@@annamarijaheltphdherbalist800 nice!
❤️ from Cork City Ireland, love this plant
I'm growing it and hoping it fruits before the freeze (usually early October here). I love the fruits as large "capers" : )
From Waterford Ireland....love nasturtiums ❤️
Nice! My dad would always put them in salads when I was a kid.
The flowers make such a nice addition on top :) And the seed pods rock as "capers"
Subscribing even without seeing what the rest of Your videos are :) This was so informative, than You!
This year, 2023, will be my first garden. I plan to till about a 10x10' or bigger area on the shaded side of the house and just direct sow a bunch of nasturtium to see what comes up. Thank you for this video ❤
That's fantastic! It dies back where I live in the Rockies and is an annual here. But if you live somewhere warmer, it can be a perennial. When I lived in San Francisco I'd see huge patches of it in Golden Gate Park : )
Wonderful
Thanks for watching, Minnie!
New subscriber here✌🏻
Really so much informative 👍🏻
Thank you for watching and commenting, Ganesh!
Howdy Dr Anna. Nice to encounter you
Thanks for watching!
@@annamarijaheltphdherbalist800 It would be wonderful to be able to spend time with folks like you learning at the very least a few things to help with health treatment and maintenance. 6500 ft elevation is a bit much elevation sadly. I already have lung issues. If I discover anything in Gods creation helping lung damage I'd be deeply humbled.
@@annamarijaheltphdherbalist800 and you are absolutely welcome. I really enjoyed your down to earth presentation
@@brad2548 I generally avoid the word "cure" : ) If you look up local herbalists in your area you might find someone who can at least provide a little ease for the lungs
@@annamarijaheltphdherbalist800 I should have known better. I edited and used different terminology :-)
I do not see the genus listed in the description.
Tropaeolum majus
Have heaps amd heaps, leaves are huge, like the size of my hand. Going to harvest for tincture as eat heaps already.
Thank you for sharing 🌿
Try pickling the fruits :) They become like capers
@@annamarijaheltphdherbalist800 I plan to. Thank you again🌿
I’m trying to find information on making a salve or other products with it being made with an oil infusion. Would it be effective or simply have a cosmetic appeal? I’m thinking calendula salve but Nasturtium.
Hi there. Salves can be cosmetic or medicinal. As to efficacy, it depends on what the goal is, what plants you're considering, and how good the prep is. There are loads of blogs and vids online for making oil infusions and salves if you're new to it. There should be something on my website as well www.osadha.com Good luck!
Do you still get the same benefits from the plant if it is dehydrated?
You know, I've never used it dried, since I like to eat it : ) That said, I'm sure it's fine dried. I see the dried flowers for sale lots of places (not that that means anything....). If it's still spicy after drying, it's retained some of its medicine.
@@annamarijaheltphdherbalist800 I’m going to have to give it a try. I have a whole bunch of nasturtiums growing in my gardens in Wisconsin but our growing season is not that long. It has been reseeding itself though so it comes back every year. Thanks