Companion Plants: Friends for your plants! Nasturtiums - nuh·stur·shmz
Good Kinda Stinky: This plant gives off a strong scent that repels man pests, like aphids, whiteflies, cucumber beetles and squash bugs.
Attracts Good Bugs : The flower is incredibly vibrant which attracts friendly insect like ladybugs, hoverflies and lacewings which eat common garden pests.
You've Activated My Trap Card : Nasturtiums can act as a trap luring pests away from more valuable plants. For instance aphids would typically choose to eat this plant over crops like beans or tomatoes
Improves Soil Health: This plant has deep robust root system that can break up compacted soil improving water penetration. As the plant dies the roots in the soil decompose adding nutrients.
Yummy!: Nasturtium flowers and leaves are not only beautiful but also edible. They have a light peppery flavor to them!
Easy to Grow: Nasturtiums are easy to grow from seed and thrive in poor soil conditions, making them suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners.
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