Cross-section of land illustrating the use of the dibble in setting plants. Left lmproperly set plant. The dibble has been inserted in such a way that only the top portion of the soil has been pressed against the plant, leaving air spaces round the roots. Right Showing how the dibble should be inserted so that the soil can be well pressed around the roots.
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New Zealand Journal of Agriculture, Volume 79, Issue 6, 15 December 1949, Page 542
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64Cross-section of land illustrating the use of the dibble in setting plants. Leftlmproperly set plant. The dibble has been inserted in such a way that only the top portion of the soil has been pressed against the plant, leaving air spaces round the roots. Right Showing how the dibble should be inserted so that the soil can be well pressed around the roots. New Zealand Journal of Agriculture, Volume 79, Issue 6, 15 December 1949, Page 542
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