To quote Farmer Lee Jones, “I Give You Nasturtium!”

A Moment with Farmer Lee Jones: “I Give You Nasturtium!”

As Farmer Lee once said about this incredible plant, “Don’t let their innocence fool you. Nasturtium leaves are real head-bangers. At first blush, these leaves are silky and tender like a melody. They’re gently rounded, with no sharp edges, like a folk tune. Mild green, with filament-thin veins radiating like a sunburst from a hot yellow center. Nasturtium means ‘nose twist’ in Latin, fittingly so because, once it hits your tongue, it kicks you in the sinuses like wasabi or horseradish.”

Now, that’s quite a mouthful! But, because Farmer Lee loves the nasturtium so much, he’s got even more to say:

As he notes in the Instagram video, nasturtium is part of the radish family, and you can eat the entire plant: in other words, there’s the peppery and citrusy edible leaves and the distinctively flavored edible flowers. The focus today, though, is on the flower: bright and beautiful orange, sunshiny yellow—or a gorgeous combo of both stunning hues.

Pop a bloom into your mouth, as Farmer Lee enthusiastically demonstrates, and you’ll experience a nice peppery flavor—not as peppery as the nasturtium leaves but still distinct, peppery, and delicious.

Plus, the nasturtium plant has another gift to offer us: buds just gently opening. Chef Jamie Simpson of the Culinary Vegetable Institute pickles the nasturtium buds for a unique treat—and, no matter how you place them on your plates, guests will love them!

So, contact your product specialist today and let them know that “I Want Nasturtium!”