SOIL FOR EARLY CROPS.
The ground for all early crops requires to bo as deeply broken up and manured as possible, so that nil surplus moisture is more readily disposed of, while the depth of covering should bo less than for later sowing. An inch to on inch and a-half of covering with fine soil is ample for this season, according to the character of the soil. By fairly shallow sowing, and by occasionally drawing the soil up to the plants as tiioy advance in growth is provided a more ready drainage and added warmth to the roots.
As soon as tho plants show above ground, stretch a few strands of black cotton over the rows. This will effectually protect tho plants from small birds. For slugs, apply frequent dustings of lime, or an occasional light sprinkling of superphosphate along each sido of tho rows. This, in addition to checking the ravages of slugs, assists to stimulate growth. Established crops should ho given every assistance by keeping tho soil well worked and applying a good dressing of some stimulating manure.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20626, 26 July 1930, Page 5 (Supplement)
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