Comments on: 5 Reasons Why You Should Grow Nasturtiums Near Vegetables

By: Tracey

Tracey — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 12:02:50 +0000

Hi Debbie,

Thanks for your tip, I came across this blog post on Claire’s Culinary Adventures about How To Pickle Nasturtium Seeds on twitter @clairebens

Thanks
Tracey

By: Debbie

Debbie — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:24:47 +0000

The brown ‘cherry pip’ seeds from nasturiums can be used in cooking as an alternative to costly capers!

By: Tracey

Tracey — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:47:36 +0000

Hi Terri,

Looks like your nasturtiums did the job! As one of your plants is infested with millions of aphids, yes it is a good idea to move it away from the vegetables and place a new clean nasturtium plant in its place. The infested plant sometimes recovers and well diluted soapy water does usually wash some off but if it is looking a little ugly and sorry for itself you may have to get rid of it.

Thanks
Tracey

By: terri

terri — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:47:24 +0000

Hey! i am growing nasturiums all over the yard this year, some in the ground and some in pots. My question is what should i do with an aphid infested plant? One of the ones in the pot is covered, seems like millions are on there. should i move away from veggies? how far? should i toss it? or spray with soapy water?
Thanks!

By: Diana

Diana — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:22:03 +0000

This is very interesting information – I love nasturtiums and have planted lots of seeds saved from last year. I was checking the internet to see where to plant them. What a good idea to plant them near cabbage – all my cabbage was eaten by slugs last year, so I’ll experiment and see whether I can save a few more this year – thanks a lot!

By: Suzy Sue

Suzy Sue — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:22:52 +0000

Moved house last summer to a place with perfect garden to get started growing my own fruit and veg. Noticed lots of slugs and blackfly around last year. Your info on Nasturtians is great – incorporating them into my planting scheme from the start. So pleased I discovered your site! Thanks

By: Richard

Richard — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 13:17:17 +0000

You live and learn don’t you Rachel-I certainly do….lol
…Richard

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 10:21:46 +0000

I wish I had read this before I threw my blackfly infested Nasturtiums in the bin. Oh well, you live and learn!

By: Richard

Richard — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:22:12 +0000

I found the information here invaluable as I have been looking to see how to collect the seeds. The other tips are very useful too. Thanks for sharing……Richard

By: Missy

Missy — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:25:11 +0000

Great advice and (except for the sowing period) true around the world