HOW FAR APART FOR THINNING
For the proper development of the plants it is necessary that vegetable crops should not he unduly crowded. Experience has shown that the best results are secured if the final distance, after thinning has been carried out, is approximately that given in the table below. The first figure indicates the distanee between the plants in the rows and the second figure the space which should be allowed between the rows themselves. Beans, broad, 6 by 24 inches. Beans, French, 6 by 24 inches. Beans, runner, 12 by 60 inches. Beetroot, 9 by 12 inches. Broccoli, 24 hy 4 inches. Brusssels sprouts, 24 by 30 inches. Cabhages, 12 by 15, or 12 by 18 ins. . Carrots, 9 hy 15 inches. Cauliflowers, 24 by 30 inches. Celery, 9 by 48 inches. Endive, 9 hy 12 inches. Kale or borecole, 24 by 30 inches. Leeks, 12 by 24 inches. Lettuces, 6 hy 12 inches. Onions, .6 by 9, or 9 by 12 inches. I Parsmps, 12 by .15 mcbes. Peas, varies with height. Dwarf ( kinds -should he 24- inches; medium, i by 48 inches; tall, 6 by 72 inches. Potatoes, early, 9 by 24 inehes.
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Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 354, 15 October 1932, Page 3
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