When to plant nasturtium in Mount Barker Junction
- Sow in the ground: mid Feb to mid AprMount Barker Junction area, cool Mediterranean
- Sow in the ground: early Sep to early NovMount Barker Junction area, cool Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Mount Barker Junction. 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.