THE VEGETABLE GARDEN.

Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 229, 27 September 1930, Page 6 (Supplement)

THE VEGETABLE GARDEN.

The wet ground is preventing much work in this department, with the result that weeds are getting well ahead. ... i Forking over the ground between growing crops and burying the weeds is the only means of keeping them down. Prepare the ground for sowing or planting, so that all is ready when the weather improves. Plantings of Cabbage and Cauliflower can be made. Make sowings of Cabbage and Cauliflower, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts. Parsnips need a long season of growth and should be sown as soon as possible. Make further sowings of Peas, and those that are up should have soil drawn up to the stems and sticks put in to keep the haulm off the soil. Sowings of Dwarf and Runner Beans can be L made. Choose a warm, well drained position. Sowings of Lettuce, Radish, Turnips, Carrots, Beet, Parsley, can ' be made. Further planting of Potatoes can be made. Spray ana earth up those that are through the soil. A few Tomatoes can be planted in a warm corner. It is rather early for general planting. Prepare the ground for Pumpkins, Marrows, etc. A few seeds can be sown now, but they must be protected by glass. This is a good time for planting Citrus fruits. Planted now, they quickly make new roots and get a good hold of the soil before cold weather sets in.