The main guarantee of a comfortable life of nasturtium is fertilized, slightly acidic and well-drained soil.
Where is the best place to plant nasturtiums
You can plant nasturtium not only in flower beds, but also in garden beds.
The smell of nasturtium leaves repels aphids and whiteflies. In addition, this plant, especially with abundant watering, is damaged by cabbage white caterpillars.
English gardeners advise planting large nasturtium in the garden next to the cabbage.
How long does nasturtium grow
In the northern regions, experts recommend growing nasturtium in seedlings to get it to bloom earlier. This amazingly beautiful plant blooms within 40 - 45 days after sowing. Bright gramophone flowers will decorate your flower beds from the beginning of June to the end of September.
Planting and caring for nasturtium
Lighting: bright sunlight. Soil: light, not too fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic.
Watering: from the beginning of the growing season - regular and plentiful, during flowering - as the soil dries. Top dressing: 1 time per week before flowering with potassium-phosphorus fertilizers.
Is it possible to cut the leaves of nasturtium
During the growth of the plant, yellowed, drying and spotted leaves appear, which must be cut off.
If the entire leaf is discolored or infected, it must be completely cut off. In other situations, it is necessary to cut only the discolored or infected part on some leaves.
