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Nasturtium Introduction

Nasturtium is a plant of the genus Nasturtium. The plant height is 30-70 cm. The leaves are pentagonal, the flowers are solitary or in cymes, and the colors of the flowers include creamy white, yellow, orange, red, purple, etc. There are also multi-colored varieties. The main varieties are tuberous nasturtium, tricolor nasturtium, and beautiful nasturtium.

Nasturtium cultivation method

1. Soil: Nasturtium likes fertile, loose, humus-rich soil. The culture soil should be a loam mixed with 4 parts of leaf mold, 4 parts of garden soil, 1 part of compost soil, and 1 part of sandy soil.

2. Watering: Nasturtium likes a humid environment, and the soil moisture should be maintained at about 50%. It can be watered in small amounts and multiple times. Be careful not to cause water accumulation. Water it once every 2-3 days in spring and autumn. In summer, water it in the morning and evening, and spray water appropriately to maintain a high humidity.

3. Sunlight: Nasturtium is a light-loving plant and cannot tolerate strong light and shaded environments. It can be placed in a sunny place in spring and autumn. In summer, shade measures should be taken and ventilation should be carried out frequently. In the north, it should be moved to a sunny place indoors in mid-October and the flower pot should be rotated frequently to ensure even growth.

4. Fertilization : When planting nasturtium, you need to mix some base fertilizer into the soil. Try to use decomposed organic fertilizer, and do not put too much fertilizer at one time, otherwise the root system of nasturtium will easily have some problems. Just use a small amount of fertilizer to make the nasturtium grow very lush.

5. Pruning : When the nasturtium grows to a certain height, it can be topped. The new branches that sprout in about 10 days can reach several centimeters in length. When the height of the plant exceeds the potting soil by 15-20 cm, it is necessary to build a frame and tie the vines evenly to the frame to allow it to climb upwards.

Precautions for growing nasturtium

Nasturtium is a non-toxic ornamental plant. Its flowers give off a fragrance. Its young shoots, buds and fresh seeds can be processed into spices. However, the taste is strong and very spicy, so please be careful when eating it.