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nasturtium
noun
nas·tur·tium
nə-ˈstər-shəm 
na-
: any of a genus (Tropaeolum of the family Tropaeolaceae, the nasturtium family) of herbs of Central and South America with showy spurred flowers and pungent edible seeds and leaves
especially
: either of two widely cultivated ornamentals (T. majus and T. minus)
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In late spring, after the last frost, plant nasturtiums as a ground cover between vegetable rows to serve as a trap crop and living mulch.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
Thankfully, nasturtiums can be used to control potato beetle problems and trailing nasturtiums are also ideal for keeping weeds out of potato beds.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2025
Seeds with very hard seed coats, such as sweet peas or nasturtiums, should be nicked or soaked in water for a few hours before planting.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
On top of that, marigolds and nasturtiums both attract pollinators and beneficial insects, although nasturtiums are especially appealing to hummingbirds.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
Thankfully, nasturtiums can be used to control potato beetle problems and trailing nasturtiums are also ideal for keeping weeds out of potato beds.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2025
Seeds with very hard seed coats, such as sweet peas or nasturtiums, should be nicked or soaked in water for a few hours before planting.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
On top of that, marigolds and nasturtiums both attract pollinators and beneficial insects, although nasturtiums are especially appealing to hummingbirds.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Nasturtium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nasturtium. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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nasturtium
noun
nas·tur·tium
nə-ˈstər-shəm
na-
: any of a genus of herbs with showy flowers and edible sharp-tasting seeds and leaves
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