nasturtiums - to fertilize or not to fertilize

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WinterGirl21 Vancouver, BC(Zone 6b) Sep 28, 2009

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?

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Sep 28, 2009

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%5Bcommon%5D=&searcher%5Bfamily%5D=&searcher%5Bgenus%5D=tropaeolum&searcher%5Bspecies%5D=&searcher%5Bcultivar%5D=&searcher%5Bhybridizer%5D=&searcher%5Bgrex%5D=&search_prefs%5Bblank_cultivar%5D=&search_prefs%5Bsort_by%5D=rating&images_prefs=both&Search=Search

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Sep 30, 2009

Here is a little info on fertilizing your nasturtiums

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

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

Hope this helps.

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locakelly Phoenix, AZ(Zone 9a) Oct 01, 2009

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

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WinterGirl21 Vancouver, BC(Zone 6b) Oct 06, 2009

Thanks for the info. Louise

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