Sowalong - Nasturtiums with Matt Biggs

In this episode, host Matthew Biggs discusses the delightful and easy-to-grow nasturtiums, plants well-loved by both children and adults. He shares personal anecdotes about growing these flowers and highlights their cheerful, peppery edible blooms that can brighten summer salads. Biggs explains various growth habits, types, and colors of nasturtiums, noting their versatility as ground cover, in hanging baskets, or as climbers.

Additionally, he provides practical advice on sowing and caring for nasturtiums, such as how to prepare pots with peat-free compost, optimal sunlight conditions, and the importance of poor soil for flowering. He cautions against over-fertilizing, which could lead to more foliage than flowers. Biggs also addresses pest management, suggesting the use of nasturtiums as sacrificial crops to attract pests away from other plants, as well as how to handle common pest issues.

Finally, he encourages gardeners to save seeds for future planting and appreciates nasturtiums as fun and impactful plants for any garden. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to subscribe to the podcast and share their experiences.