THE VEGETABLE GARDEN

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 76, Issue 83, 8 April 1933, Page 17 (Supplement)

THE VEGETABLE GARDEN

\ The earthing-up of early-planted celery may now be proceeded with. In earthing every care should be taken to keep the soil front the centre or heart of the plants. Leeks, too. require earthing-up fur j bleaching. However, if they have been | planted in deep drills or trenches and the plants were dibbled in fairly ; deeply when planting, the filling-up of •the trench should complete all the i bleaching required. I Cabbages, cauliflowers and other col- ! i worts are benefited by earthing as soon as the plants are sufficiently established. tunt.nue io sow and plant out crops tor late autumn and winter use, but in every case see that the ground is well worked and provided with the necessary plant food. Bo not xieglect to harvest potatoes, caiuns, shallots, garlic, kuniaras and other crops as they mature and ripen. Tomatoes will still need attention. All side laterals should be removed so as to expose the fruit to the sun as much as possible. In preparing raised beds fur later sowings thoroughly work and manure the ground in order to secure as rapid growth as possible. , Keep asparagus beds free from weeds. However, the tops should not be cut down until'they are thoroughly ripened.