Sarah Wilkins
11 June 2022
Welcome to the complete guide to growing Nasturtium in Perth. In this guide, I will explain each step that you need to take to successfully grow Nasturtium in your garden or balcony, for your own use.
Herbs smell great and create wonderful happy sensations when we garden with them. Not only is growing herbs easy, there are many health benefits of herbs, such as preventing illnesses, easing pain and just their amazing tastes!
Best time to grow Nasturtium in Perth
The best time to grow this great herb in Perth, is between Aug-Feb.
If you are considering growing it elsewhere, you better check local weather and seasonal conditions.
Will Nasturtium grow in a pot?
Yes, it will grow well in a pot. You can use one pot for a plant, or get a large pot and plant a few varieties if there’s room.
How much sun is best?
Nasturtium thrives when it is positioned in a spot that gets Full sun.
If you find that the leaves start to brown, try moving it in shade, or via versa. Each area can have its own peculiar conditions.
Best soil to grow Nasturtium
If you are growing Nasturtium in Perth, you’ll find that it prefers a good drainage and will be very happy with it.
You can find potting mix that will do that just fine, or add some to your garden bed before planting.
How often should I water?
Nasturtium needs Regular watering. There are self watering pots available if you plan to grow it in a pot, or you can just get in a regular habit of checking the soil each day or two.
When can I harvest Nasturtium?
You can harvest Nasturtium at its prime, which is around when fully grown.
What to propagate
You can plant Nasturtium from Seeds, and place each plant around 10-20 centimetres apart.
Frequency in growing Nasturtium
Nasturtium is a Perennial herb.
Did you know?
Here are two interesting herb facts that you may not be aware of.
Fact 1: In India, Ayurveda medicine has used many herbs such as turmeric possibly as early as 4,000 BC.
Fact 2: Egyptian schools of herbalists have existed since 3000 BC.
These make growing Nasturtium in your own Perth yard even more special, in my opinion.
Enjoy growing Nasturtium in Perth
I hope you enjoy growing Nasturtium in your garden or balcony, for your own use.
It really is a wonderful herb to grow here in Western Australia, and you will also enjoy that it saves you money from buying dried versions or fresh (expensive) cuttings from the shops.
I trust you found this guide useful – now get in the garden!
