Forage crops for soiling, silage, hay and pasture . Fig. 53o Crop of cowpeas for soiling. TBI] COWPUA 261 and potash. On lands that are capable of produc-ing fair crops, the fertilizers may be limited to anapplication of these minerals, and a mixture of Acid phosphate 300 pounds Muriate of potash 100 pounds applied at the rate of 200 pounds per acre isrecommended. This should be broadcasted, andwell cultivated into the soil previous to planting. Harvesting cotvpeas For soiling purposes the crop may be harvestedin its immature state, although a larger amount ofdry matter will be secured if it i
Forage crops for soiling, silage, hay and pasture . Fig. 53o Crop of cowpeas for soiling. TBI] COWPUA 261 and potash. On lands that are capable of produc-ing fair crops, the fertilizers may be limited to anapplication of these minerals, and a mixture of Acid phosphate 300 pounds Muriate of potash 100 pounds applied at the rate of 200 pounds per acre isrecommended. This should be broadcasted, andwell cultivated into the soil previous to planting. Harvesting cotvpeas For soiling purposes the crop may be harvestedin its immature state, although a larger amount ofdry matter will be secured if it is not cut until thepods are turning yellow. It is often necessary tohave the crop ready in two to two and one-halfmonths; when the early varieties are sown, andthe season is favorable, profitable crops may beharvested as early as this after seeding. If thecowpea is not harvested promptly it does not sufferserious loss, as is the case with many other leaves remain green and the stems succulentuntil growth ceases. When the entire season ca
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