microgreens

Nasturtium Flowers

The spicy-sweet Nasturtium flowers, or only the picked petals, add a perfect visual and flavor component to a variety of salads, entrées & desserts.

Peppery, Spicy, Sweet

Yellow, golden, orange, brick-red, cherry-pink, salmon, crimson, and dark mahogany. They pair nicely with sweeter greens and add a refreshing bite to classic salads with potatoes, eggs, or seafood. Tip: to perk up the flowers, keep them in a small vase with water. History Nasturtium flowers have delighted gardeners and cooks alike for centuries. At different times in their history, they’ve been considered a vegetable, an herb, a flower, and even a fruit. Renaissance botanists named it after watercress, (Nasturtium officinale in Latin) which tastes similar. During the Victorian era, Nasturtium flowers were eaten to prevent scurvy since they are rich in Vitamin C. Health Benefits Nasturtium Flowers contain mustard oil, which has been used as a natural antibiotic. They can be chewed to soothe a sore throat and to ward off colds and flus. The flowers have also been known to alleviate respiratory congestion and to stimulate the digestive system. The flowers are cultivated in a socially responsible manner using environmentally friendly biological crop-protection systems.

Quick Facts

  • Species Name

    Flowers

  • Origin

    Peru

  • Harvest Method

    Hand Cultivated

  • Range & Habitat

    Other

  • Producer

    SFS Partnership

Seasonality
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Year Round

Range & Habitat

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