NASTURTIUM

Tropaeolum majus

  • COMMON NAMES

    Nasturtium, Brunnenkress, Garden Nasturtium, Indian Cress, Mexican Cress, Nose-Tweaker, Nose-Twister

  • PLANT FAMILY

    Tropaeolaceae

    The Mustard Family

  • NATIVE REGION

    Native to Central and South America.

  • HABITAT

    Grows well in drained soil in full sun.

  • CULTIVATION

    Annual, from seed

  • PARTS USED

    Leaf & Flower

PREPARATION

PROPERTIES: Glucosinolates & Flavonoids

FLAVOR PROFILE: Bright, peppery, floral.

PAIRING: Salads, desserts, warm spices

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping teaspoon per cup of hot water.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz honey; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup honey for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz vinegar; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup vinegar for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz spirit; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup spirit for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Dries quickly, air dry and do not apply additional heat to retain delicate volatile oil.