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WinterGirl21
Vancouver, BC
(Zone 6b)

September 28, 2009
11:46 AM

Post #7112613

I read in the books that nasturtiums shouldn't be fertizilized because they don't flower, just produce a lot of leaves. However, my nasturtiums just end up looking really really sad. Any tips on how to keep nasturtiums happy?
ecrane3
Dublin, CA
(Zone 9a)

September 28, 2009
12:09 PM

Post #7112707

They definitely do flower. Can't help you on the fertilizer (although I seem to remember that they don't need a lot of it), but if you could post a picture of them maybe someone could tell you what it is that's making them sad (I think other things like improper watering, insects/disease might be more likely than lack of fertilizer)

Here are some pictures of what the flowers look like http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/adv_search.php?searcher[com...
themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)

September 30, 2009
08:28 AM

Post #7119285

Here is a little info on fertilizing your nasturtiums

http://www.bachmans.com/tipsheets/Chemicals_and_Fertilizers/...

http://www.ehow.com/how_2308427_make-nasturtiums-germinate-...

Hope this helps.
locakelly
Phoenix, AZ
(Zone 9a)

October 01, 2009
04:50 PM

Post #7124270

I don't fertilize mine after planting. Just a little compost worked into the soil in the area where the seeds will be sown. I also don't water them a lot once they germinate. At least in my experience, too much water makes them all leaves and few blooms.


Kelly
WinterGirl21
Vancouver, BC
(Zone 6b)

October 06, 2009
03:27 PM

Post #7141760

Thanks for the info. Louise

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