Not any more...just add the above flower its leaves in any of yours and it will add color and some peppery aroma/flavor to your salads. Wondering what this flower is? it's called Nasturtium. It has vitamin C, it has anti viral properties and is natural antibiotic.Very easy to grow and require very little water to grow after established from seed. You cans till plant them...they will bloom for you in mid to late August on until frost. They are a handsome plant to use in your landscape as well. They come in variety of colors such as the red above. you will find them in jewel tones, and normal tones reds, oranges to yellows. You can find them in vine form ( up to 6 feet) and to 12" and above Up to 6 feet. The vines are great in window boxes and planters. The shorter ones make a great filler or a salad garden specimen. The perfect thing is these are not poisonous. If you have kids or pets, they love to watch them grow and if they happen to eat them- no problem. Go have some fun and grow some spunk and color for your Summer salads.
Here is link to a cool blog Herbs are Special http://www.herbsarespecial.com.au/isabells_blog/nasturtium-natural-antibiotic.html
here you can read more about the plant.
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