With its decorative yellow-orange flowers, the large nasturtium is an eye-catcher in every garden. There are now numerous varieties of nasturtium that deviate significantly from this usual image and make this plant genus interesting for many gardeners.
How do you properly care for nasturtiums?
Caring for nasturtiums includes sowing outdoors after the ice saints, growing them in pots if necessary, providing enough space for planting, climbing aids if necessary and trying out unusual varieties. Ideally it should be planted in sunny to partially shaded locations.
The right floor
Nasturtium likes a slightly loamy, not particularly nutrient-rich soil, which can also be a little calcareous and slightly sandy. The seeds can be sown directly outdoors after the Ice Saints. If this time is too late for you, you can also plant the nasturtium in a pot. Garden soil or special potting soil (€6.00 on Amazon) can be used for this purpose.
The seeds
You can get nasturtium seeds in the supermarket, but only the most common varieties. If you would like to have something special, then look for it in garden centers or seed stores. You can also order seeds of very decorative and unusual types of nasturtium from some specialist retailers online. It's definitely worth investing a little time in the search.
The sowing
Nasturtiums can be grown very well from seeds. These are so large that they can be easily inserted individually. So you can sow them in their final location around mid-May after the Ice Saints. The first seedlings should appear after about one to two weeks.
Of course, it is also possible to grow nasturtiums in pots as early as March. To do this, place two or three seeds in each pot. After you have watered them well, cover the pot with foil or put a large mason jar over it until the seeds have germinated.
Planting out
As soon as the ice saints are over in mid-May, you can plant your nasturtiums outdoors. It's best to give it a sunny to semi-shady location, it will feel very comfortable there. But it thrives even in the shade or on the north wall of your home. You will certainly particularly appreciate their decorative flowers in these places.
The nasturtium is also ideal for planting a decorative privacy screen. To do this, provide a climbing aid to the side. You can do this when sowing or a little later. However, the plant should not be too old and should not have formed long tendrils yet.
The most important things in brief:
- Sowing outdoors only after the Ice Saints
- Preparation in pot possible
- create enough space for planting
- possibly provide climbing support
- try out unusual varieties
Tips & Tricks
Give your nasturtium a climbing aid to the side, so you can create a decorative privacy screen in your garden.
