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How to Grow Nasturtiums in Your Garden

Written by MasterClass

Last updated: Jun 7, 2021 • 3 min read

Nasturtiums (Tropaeolum majus), also called Indian Cress, are a reliable flowering plant native to South America. In addition to livening up your herb garden, this bushy plant's edible flowers and leaves are high in vitamin C and add a spicy, peppery flavor to salads and stir-fries. Pickled nasturtium seed pods even make a wonderful culinary substitute for capers. Nasturtiums are easy to grow in a wide range of soil conditions.