When to plant nasturtium in Wild Horse Plains
- Sow in the ground: mid Mar to mid AprWild Horse Plains area, semi-arid
- Sow in the ground: late Aug to mid SepWild Horse Plains area, semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Wild Horse Plains. 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.