When to plant nasturtium in Palmer
- Sow in the ground: mid Mar to early AprPalmer area, cool Mediterranean
- Sow in the ground: late May to late JulPalmer area, tropical savanna
- Sow in the ground: mid Sep to late SepPalmer area, cool Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Palmer. 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.