The nasturtium is a real eye-catcher in the vegetable patch - not least because it spreads rapidly. That's why there are a few things to consider so that the other plants in the bed can also be shown to their best advantage.
How do I integrate nasturtiums into the vegetable patch?
To get the most out of nasturtiums in the vegetable patch, plant them either as a climbing variety around the bed or as a ground cover with matching neighboring plants. Make sure there is enough spacing and cut back if necessary to prevent overgrowth.
How do I use nasturtiums in the vegetable patch?
You can either let nasturtiums climbaround the vegetable patch or combine them with good neighbors asground cover.
But be careful: the nasturtium grows very quickly and very lushly. So be careful that they don't overgrow the other vegetables in the bed.
Our tips:
- keep enough distance from other plants
- Cut back nasturtiums if they get too massive
- choose the climbing variant and “frame” the vegetable patch attractively in this way
How do I plant nasturtiums in the vegetable patch?
Planting nasturtiums in the vegetable bed is simple: press the seeds of thedark germinator one to two centimeters deep into humus-rich soil. After that, you just need to make sure to keep the soil slightly moist at all times.
The nasturtium sprouts just a few days after sowing. She grows very quickly. The first flowers appear just a few weeks later.
Which pests attack nasturtiums in the vegetable patch?
Aphidsand caterpillars, such ascabbage white butterflies, can attack nasturtiums during the summer. To reduce the risk of pests, it makes sense if you sow the seeds in later spring - i.e. at the end of May or June. This doesn't matter for the nasturtium. However, she is developing splendidly, provided the other circumstances are right.
By the way: Conversely, nasturtiums are known to keeppotato beetles away – in case you are planning a vegetable patch with potatoes.
Tip
Nasturtium in the vegetable patch as an insect-friendly plant
The pretty flowers of the nasturtium in the vegetable patch contribute to the biodiversity in your garden. They attract insects and provide food for bees. By planting nasturtiums you are also helping to counteract the terrible death of insects.
