THE VEGETABLE GARDEN.

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Volume 59, Issue 101, 31 May 1930, Page 11

THE VEGETABLE GARDEN.

The soil is now in excellent condi- \ tion for hoeing, weedmg and hoeing . up the soil between growmg crops. . Sowing can still be macle of earrots ■ turnips, lettuce, onions, broad beans. • potato onions and shallots. Contiiiue to thin out seediing crops ■ In no case allow the plants to grow ■ until they have become drawn and ; weak. i Keep a close watcli upon young ( seediing plants as they appear above ground, to prevent the plants being \ taken by slugs. 1 Beds of Winter rhubarb should lie ] given a good dressing of stable man- \ ure. By carefully diggnig this in be- • tween the rows. a good crop of tender i stalks will be obtained throughout the 1 Winter. ' Attend to the oarthing up of celery ' This should be done while the soil is ; fairly drv, care being taken to keep ; the soil from the hearts of the plants 1 Leeks should have the soil well 1 drawn to them to ensure at least six 1 iDches of well-balanced stalks. 1 The digging np of kumeras shonld 1 no longer be delayed, as the tubers * soon start into growth when ripe. Plant out cabbage, cauliflower, !et- - tuce and silver beet m well-manured soil Runuer beans nre practicallv over. I Cut down and pull up tlie stakes and I 6tore for future use. j Gather and place under cover such I erops as pumpkins, marrows, etc, j