128 VEGETABLE GROWING. 



NASTURTIUM. 



This belongs to the class of vegetables that are usu- 

 ally used as condiments. The flowers of this plant are 

 sometimes used for decorative purposes, and the seed 

 imparts a flavor to vegetables with which it is prepared, 

 that is considered by many people very delightful. 

 The most favorable soil for this plant is a rather moist 

 garden loam. Some of the varieties have to be trained 

 to trellises or stakes. Some of them are, however, 

 strong enough to hold the flowers and pods from the 

 ground. Make the rows about two feet apart, and 

 plant the seed from six to twelve inches apart in the 

 row. Keep the soil well stirred, but not deeply, and 

 free from weeds. 



