THE VEGETABLE GARDEN

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 138, 13 June 1931, Page 19 (Supplement)

THE VEGETABLE GARDEN

The alug at this season is one of the gres test pests of the garden. Every effort should he made to keep the ground free from weeds or other debris. iu which they eaa hide. All ground that has been cieared of crops should be again deeply dug. Any net needed for immediate cropping should be sown in green crop for digging under. A sowing of early peas can be made in a warm sheltered position. Draw wide drills an inch and a half in depth. Sow a little Thicker than for later sowing, and cover with fine soil. Keep a close watch upon potato sets, and us soon as they are sufficiently sprouted plant in warm, sheltered position. Autumn sown onions should be kept free from weeds by hand weeding and hoeing. A nice, loose surface greatly assists growth. Jerusalem artichokes are now sufficiently ripened for digging and harvesting. Attend to earthing up of cabbages, cauliflowers and other colworts. Before earthing up apply some stimulating fertiliser to assist in giving size and quality to the crops. Give special attention to the thinning of seedling crops, leaving the most sturdy and promising plants to grow. Take every advantage of fine weather, to thoroughly work the ground between all growing crops. During the present and succeeding months, prune fruiting trees and plants/ as they mature and ripen their wood. As the season for planting has now fairly commenced, no time should be lost in selecting the varieties required, and placing the ground in the best condition for planting.