Dwarf Nasturtium (Tropaeolum minus)

Family: Tropaeolaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Tropaeolum minus is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring in mixed salads, they are available from early summer until the first frosts of the autumn. — A hot watercress flavour.; The leaves are very nice in small quantities on their own or as a flavouring in mixed salads, they are available from early summer until the first frosts of the autumn.; A very ornamental and tasty addition to the salad bowl, the flowers have a hot watercress flavour.; The flowers contain about 130mg vitamin C per 100g.

Habitat & North American Range

Moist places at higher elevations. (Zone 8)