THE VEGETABLE GARDEN

Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 165, 30 July 1937, Page 14

THE VEGETABLE GARDEN

In gardening many a business man flnds both a physical and mentai relaxation which but few recreations combine and give. In this work we wish our readers every success. It is advisable to heavily manure rhubarb this month. ' Firstly pull off all loose and decayed leaves, boe away Aveeds and grass and spread a layer three inches thick around the plant and carefully dig in, care being taken not to worls. too close to the crowns. After this, spread a layer six inches thick over the whole bed. Herbs can be now lifted, subdivided and replanted. This is a good time to apply lime on ground that has a tendency to become sour, thus rendering it sweet and fertile again. Old asparagus beds should be forted over and made ready for the new growing season. As early as the weather will permit sow a crop of spinach for spring use. Sow in drills 15 inches apart, as it then can be more readily hoed between to keep down the weeds. Crops of potatoes, such as Early Puritan, Early Rose, ancl Kidney varieties may be planted now on a piece of well wcrked land lying to the sun. Continue planting all fruit trees as

quickly as possible before the sap starts to rise. Trench the ground well before setting and incorporate well-rctted manure. Continue pruning all fruit trees and spray with lime and sulphur and red oil to kill any disease that may be lying in the bark. Roots and plants to be set now : Guavas, Gooseberries, Lcganberries, Rhubarb, Asparagus, Passion Fruit, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Artichokes, Garlic, Shallots and Potatoes.