By Laurie Zitterkopf, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener
Historically, nasturtiums are considered vegetables. Special Garden Project 2024, Princess of India Nasturtium. The leaves and flowers contain high amounts of mustard oils, which give them a pungent, peppery flavor and are released when the plant is crushed or chewed. Seeds have the strongest flavor. They can be eaten raw, although they are most often pickled, like capers. Use the young pods that are still green and soft. Display at the fair like you would peas.Â