When to plant nasturtium in Mantamaru
- Sow in the ground: mid Apr to late AprMantamaru area, hot desert
- Sow in the ground: late Jul to late JulMantamaru area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Mantamaru. 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.