Nasturniums for pest control?

I was curious as to whether anyone has used Nasturniums as a barrier plant to shield veg from pests.

I have some sturdy little plants grown from seed and was planning to put into pots for their lovely blooms but read about this alternative use today.

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Didn't know about the Nasturtiums Annie, but I know people use Calendula (marigolds) as a repellent.
I used to know an organic market gardener who always planted them between his tomato plants.

If you like the idea of natural repellents, you might like this info:

https://trugreenmidsouth.com/blog/11...eep-bugs-away/

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Nasturiums are great to eat - both leaves and flowers - and look spectacular in salads.

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Didn't know about the leaves being edible Lindy, but I know the petals are. Dont some people add the flowers to salads?

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The leaves have a slight mustardy/spicy taste - they really are delicious and the flowers are good to eat too and look great in salads.

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I keep Nasturiums growing all year round much nicer than lettuce in a sandwich - personally only eat the leaves the flowers are unimpressive. Love the taste of them and they grow like a weed.

No idea about their pest repellent properties, they certainly don't stop stinkbugs on the neighbouring citrus trees

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Yes - and you can use the seed pods as an alternative to capers.

You need to be careful though as too much can be damaging.
I cannot eat them as I am allergic to sulphur.

More information here:-

https://www.botanical-online.com/en/...china-toxicity