On Thu, 1 Jul 2004 14:22:58 +0000 (UTC), Graham Dixon wrote:

Using a watering can with a fine spray, I've just given a foliar feed to my
Tomatoes (In grow bags) and Potatotos (In tubs) and Rhubarb (In the ground)
Winding their wa btween the bags and the tubs are Nasturtiums - The Tomatoe/
potato / and rhubarb leaves all accept a damn good soaking but the
Nasturtiums repel every drop of water.

Does anyone know what natural waterproofing occurs on Nasturtium leaves?
I think it's tiny little ridges or peaks on the surface, similar to the
cabbage and water-lilly leaves. It stops drops clinging and lets the water
run off which keeps the leaves clean.

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Tim C.