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Kapuzinerkresse/Nasturtium climbing
Kapuzinerkresse/Nasturtium, climbing
Bot.: Tropaeolum majus L.
Healing power:
- to treat infections of kidneys and urinary tracts - for blood cleansing - for treatment of wounds - Nasturtium is said to activate the immune systeme. How to use:
The pepper leaves and flowers are eaten raw in spring salads.
The green seeds are used as substitutes for capers.
For treatment of wounds the fresh leaves are put on the wounds. Description of the plant:
Nasturtium has got big green leaves with a diameter up to 5 cm. The plant flowers orange to red from May to Octobre and loves a sunny location.
Its natural habit is Peru. Propagation:
Sow Nasturtium at the end of April directly in your garden.
Sow the seeds in a depth of 1 cm with a seed distance of 15 cm.
Germination follows after 14 to 20 days at temperatures of about 18 to 20 °C. Ingredients:
essential oil like benzylmustardoil, high content of vitamin c in the leaves.
