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By DIANE RELF

Extension Home Horticulturist

Nasturtiums originated in the high Andes mountains of Peru and are, therefore, and important native flower of the western hemisphere. Planted in full sun, they produce masses of flowers in shades of yellow, orange, red and mahogany. Both single and double flower cultivars are available.

Nasturtiums grow rapidly and come into bloom in about six or eight weeks from seed, quicker than most other annual flowers. Plant them after the, danger of frost is past. Sownasturtium syeds in soil of below average fertility to encourage abundant /nowering rather than

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