When to plant nasturtium in Alexandrina
- Sow in the ground: mid Mar to mid AprAlexandrina area, cool Mediterranean
- Sow in the ground: mid Jun to early JulAlexandrina area, cool Mediterranean
- Sow in the ground: late Jul to late SepAlexandrina area, cool Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Alexandrina. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A cheerful, edible trailing flower that works as a trap crop: aphids and cabbage white caterpillars often go for it first, sparing your veggies. Peppery leaves and flowers are lovely in salads. Easy from seed, even in poor soil.