THE VEGETABLE GARDEN.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 200, 24 August 1929, Page 6 (Supplement)

THE VEGETABLE GARDEN.

The waather, although somewhat improved, has not allowed a great deal of work to be done. Prepare the ground for Potatoes. The sets should be put in boxes to sprout prior to planting. Sprouted sets allow a more even planting of sets, with the result that a better crop is obtained. Peas can be sown. To protect the young plants from birds run two strands of black cotton along the row, and about two inches off the ground. It must be black cotton, white is no use. Asparagus beds must receive attention; clean off all weeds and apply a dressing of manure. New beds of Asparagus can be prepared now ready for planting next month. Onion planting can be done, and where the plants were in early the ground will require hoeing. Ground should be ready for the spring sowing of Onions. Although the most popular method is planting autumn sown plants, spring sowing gives good results. Make a sowing of Leek, Cabbage, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cauliflower, and Parsnips. All these require sowing early if to give best results. , Brussel Sprouts are not often grown about Auckland, but if sown early and planted on firm ground, such as has carried a crop of early peas, good results can be obtained.