2333. Nasturtium.—Sow in May. The flowers and young leaves are used as a salad; the seed-pods, with foot-stalk, are gathered whilst green, and pickled as a substitute for capers.


2334. Okra, or Gombo, is one of the best of vegetables. Plant in May. The seed should be sown thick, as it is liable to rot in the ground. Very rich ground is required.


2335. Onions should be sown in drills, early in the Spring, in rich ground, thin, to stand two or three inches apart.


2336. Parsley should be sown early in the Spring. Soak in warm water before sowing.


2337. Parsnip.—Sow in drills 18 inches apart, in good and deep-dug ground, early in the Spring.