THE KITCHEN GARDEN

Dominion, Volume 31, Issue 99, 21 January 1938, Page 18

THE KITCHEN GARDEN

Vegetables To Grow Now Onions and shallots planted out in early spring will soon begin to ripen; they are best lifted before the autumn rains begin, an'd in humid districts should be dried off under cover where good ventilation is available. Where any of the following winter crops are to be grown they should be planted out not later than the month of January: ..Savoy and red cabbage, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, leeks, and celery. It is to be remembered celery is a water plant, and should never be allowed to become dry. The protection of these crops from pests and disease will require close attention for a few weeks. Late crops that may be sown now are dwarf beaus, peas (of an early variety), shorthorn carrots, globe beet, turnips, radish, spinach, silver beet, lettuce, and parsley. By sowing thinly, much of the labour of thinning the young plants will be avoided; the seeds also will probably “go” twice as far. Most samples of seeds of the above kinds of vegetables have a high percentage of germination.—“ Journal of Agriculture.”