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Capucine Jewel - Organic

"A generous and vibrant flower that brings color, freshness, and a touch of boldness to every dish."

$4.49

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Native to the Andean regions of South America, the Jewel nasturtium is a vibrant and abundant variety, renowned for its luminous flowers and delicately veined, rounded leaves. Traditionally used for both its edible properties and its ornamental role, this nasturtium has become a staple in natural gardens as a plant that is both decorative and useful.

In the garden, it develops a creeping or trailing habit, perfect for adorning borders or slopes where it acts as an effective ground cover. The Jewel nasturtium attracts numerous pollinators, especially bees, providing valuable support to local biodiversity while beautifying the space with its hues ranging from bright orange to deep red.

Its robust and generous nature also makes it a recommended companion for repelling certain pests, thus contributing to the natural balance of the garden. It is a cheerful presence that brightens every corner, inviting curiosity and creative gardening.

  • Growing climate: Temperate to warm climate
  • Sowing difficulty level: Easy
  • Care required: Occasional

Note: sensitive to frost, prefers a well-drained location.

The flowers and leaves of the Jewel nasturtium are entirely edible and prized for their peppery, slightly tangy flavor, subtly reminiscent of watercress. The flowers add a colorful and aromatic touch to salads, cold dishes, or as a decorative garnish that instantly brightens any plate. The leaves, with their more pronounced flavor, can be used fresh in salads, in veggie sandwiches, or finely chopped to enhance a homemade vinaigrette.

The flower buds can also be pickled, a popular traditional practice that makes them a vegetable substitute for capers, prized for their crunch and slightly spicy flavor. The petals can also be used to make an infusion for their delicately herbaceous aroma.

A plant that is generous, ornamental and tasty, the nasturtium is one of those "living garden" varieties where you harvest both colour and freshness, bringing a playful and plant-based dimension to cooking.

Capucine Jewel - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Outdoor seeding

Germination time

7-10 days

Germination temperature

13° to 18° Celsius

Sowing depth

Sow seeds at a depth of 1.5 cm

Transplantation

Difficult Transplantation

Technical

Seeding in clusters

Growing conditions

Number of days to maturity

Harvest at ± 60 days

Hardiness zone

Zone-3b

Distance between plants

30 cm

Optimal brightness

Sun plant

Soil texture

Loose (silty) soil

Soil moisture

Cool, well-drained soil

Soil fertility

Plant not very demanding in bacteria-dominant compost

optimal soil pH

acidic pH

Average plant height

35 cm

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