CELERY

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 75, Issue 13, 16 January 1932, Page 19 (Supplement)

CELERY

PREPARING THE TRENCHES Some weeks ago attention was called to the importance of preparing the trenches for planting out the main crop of celery. As the present month is the best time to plant, no time should be lost in placing ■‘he soil in such condition as will ensure the best results. Remarks too were at that time made of the different methods of planting. Some growers prefer planting in double rows, while others prefer planting a single row in each trench. In properly prepared soil, and under skilful treatment, they may be successfully grown under either method of planting, but for the amateur or less skilled grower the single grower the single row is without doubt the best method to adopt, as the earthing up when the plants attain to a suitable size is more easily performed and the plants being more open to the light'and tho freer circulation of air, are less liable to disease than when more crowded together. To attain the greatest success, celery plants should be grown with as little check as possible, from the time the plants are raised until ready for use. The plants are gross feeders, so that the trenches should be provided with well decomposed manure, and the plants should not be allowed to suffer for the want of moisture. Water the plants •before lifting and after planting if necessary. If bright sunny weather prevails at the time of planting, a light shade, until the plants are established will be beneficial.