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Tropaeolum majus
A blend of bright and subtle shades. Said to improve growth and flavour of many veges and deter aphids and whiteflies. Both the leaves and flowers can be used in salads, and the seeds can be pickled – they are often known as ‘poor man’s capers’.
Both the leaves and petals of the nasturtium plant are packed with nutrition, and all parts of the plant have strong antibiotic and antimicrobial properties. Nasturtiums contain high levels of vitamin C, manganese, iron, flavonoids, and beta carotene. They can be used medicinally to improve the immune system, tackling sore throats, coughs, and colds, as well as bacterial and fungal infections, in particular of the urinary tract. The leaves are supposedly most effective prior to flowering. The dried ripe buds have a strong laxative effect, and unlike many conventional germicides, nasturtium will not damage the intestinal flora. The herb has been used as a remedy for hair loss and to stimulate hair growth. Additionally, it was used traditionally to treat muscular pain. It may be taken internally or applied externally.
With the vitamin C as well and iron content of the leaves, nasturtiums make great chook food. They are said to stimulate laying and also have natural deworming properties.
Height to 200cm tall, and will happily trellis or trail. They form a good ground cover under fruit trees and are useful companions. Annual in most NZ climates but may self seed so well in frost-free spots that they provide perennial groundcover.
9cm pot containing 3-5 certified organic plants.
Freight: full list of freight and packing charges
Available Oct – Dec/Jan only.
N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.
Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.
Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.
Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.
Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.
We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.
Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.
