Handmade blank greetings card with original nasturtium print, matching envelope and seeds to sow and grow. Native to South America, nasturtiums were used for centuries by the Incas. Brought to Europe by Spanish botanist Nicolás Monardes in the 16th century, the plant became a popular edition to European cultivated gardens and is favoured by the small white (or cabbage) butterfly. Females will lay eggs on the undersides of leaves an d the caterpillars feed on the plant before turning into pupae. Sow seeds in spring in well draining, poor quality compost. The flowers and leaves are edible and have a mustardy, peppery flavour. not given We also believe in planting for the planet which is why our seeds are sourced from organic British farms and our seed boxes are assembled by hand from 100% recycled paper and card and Fsc certified cardboard - compeltely free from plastic.
