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Nasturtium seeds

Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 12:24 pm
by SarahJane
I know this might sound a really stupid question, but I was looking at my nasturtiums which are getting passed their best, and they have like a little green pod on them. Some have fallen off and are drying out. Are these the seeds that I can collect and dry out and plant next year? :flower:

Re: Nasturtium seeds

Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 2:21 pm
by ina
Yes! :flower:

Re: Nasturtium seeds

Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 4:43 pm
by MKG
Or you can preserve them in brine or vinegar and use them as caper substitutes.

Re: Nasturtium seeds

Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 5:23 pm
by invisiblepiper
If possible dry them on a window sill in the light - indoors. This is pretty much how they would dry naturally.Then store them cool and dry.
I collect fallen seeds from the council garden - cos they have some lovely variegated leaves - and they grow very well each year.
Happy planting! :flower:

Re: Nasturtium seeds

Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 7:48 pm
by SarahJane
thanks for that! My job for the morning is to go out and collect them all. I should have enough to dry for next year and enough to use as caper substitutes.

I am loving this self sufficientish stuff!! :flower:

Re: Nasturtium seeds

Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 12:07 am
by prison break fan
Thanks for the caper tip! pbf

Re: Nasturtium seeds

Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 7:56 am
by SarahJane
yes, thanks from me too! You learn something new on here everyday. :flower: