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The Benefits of Nasturtiums in the Garden and in the Kitchen.

The Benefits of Nasturtiums in the Garden and in the Kitchen.

You are tired of seeing your plantations covered in aphids ?

Lacking energy?

So my tip will interest you:take advantage of the benefits of nasturtiums in the garden to protect your plants and in the kitchen to give you energy!

Pretty yellow-orange flowers, nasturtiums will pleasantly decorate your garden. They also have very interesting culinary virtues.

In the garden, nasturtiums against aphids

To avoid aphid invasions, plant nasturtiums! Place them next to the vegetable garden, fruit trees or rosebushes. Thus, your nasturtiums will be covered with aphids, but not the rest of your plantations! To be used without moderation…

In the kitchen, nasturtiums are good for our health

The Benefits of Nasturtiums in the Garden and in the Kitchen.

They are rich in vitamin C and promote the assimilation of iron. They have a stimulating, digestive and antiseptic action.

Tasted in salads, you can choose to brighten up a green salad by placing nasturtium flowers on it just before serving, or mix nasturtium leaves, with a peppery taste, with a potato salad.

In infusion, you will be full of energy! Infuse a handful of leaves in a cup filled with boiling water for 10 minutes to enjoy its benefits. Drink twice a day.

Savings achieved

On the site of our friend Amazon, 750 ml of ready-to-use anti-aphid product costs €14.76. A bag of nasturtium seeds costs €2.95. That is a saving of €11.81. Enough to buy two bags of potting soil to plant my seeds!

Want to plant nasturtiums in your garden to preserve your plantations and for your personal consumption? Do not hesitate to leave a comment to tell us what you think of these pretty flowers!