THE VEGETABLE GARDEN.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 40, 16 February 1929, Page 6 (Supplement)

THE VEGETABLE GARDEN.

Cut the marrows as soon as they are a usable siaa. This will encourage the vines to continue bearing. Keep the Runner Beans closely picked, otherwise they will sooa cease bearing. A food soaking of water once or twice a week will keep the Beans going. Haricot Beans that are ready should be harvested. A few days la. the sun, and the Beans will thresh out easily. Potatoes that have died down should be dug. Once the tops have gone, there is nothing gained by leaving the tubers in the around. Komaras are growing fast, and the tops should be lifted up occasion. ally to prevent thetn rooting. Celer raade l n ** d Watering to keep U * oin *' F ««*her plentings can be Tomatoes should be sprayed with arsenate of lead to keep down the caterpillar. r Keep all lateral growths off the plants, so as to have only one stem, to allow them to romp away is no advantage. Onions should be harvested as soon a. the top. have dried off. Either or they ~ u «** in *""""•• A sowing of Dwarf Bean, can be made. The ground should be Ae'ieed. ' P °" ibl *' wator *« ***** *»* *•«•*• -owinj