Nasturtium

Leaves - Edible raw. They have a spicy watercress flavor and are delicious on their own or as an addition to mixed salads. They are rich in vitamin C and are available from early summer until the first frost of autumn. Flowers - Edible raw. These flowers are both decorative and tasty in salads. They have a subtle watercress flavor and are available throughout the summer. The flowers contain about 130 mg of vitamin C per 100 g. Young seed pods - Edible raw. These have an even more intense flavor than the flowers or leaves. They can also be harvested while immature and pickled for use as an alternative to capers. Seeds - Edible raw or cooked. Very spicy in flavor. The ripe seeds can be ground into powder and used as a substitute for pepper. The seeds contain 26% protein and 10% oil.