Vegetable growing . r is essential for the development of plantsgrowing in the hot-bed. The amount to apply depends uponthe temperature, humidity of the air, and the amount ofsunshine. With average ]\Iarch weather one or two wateringsper week will be sufficient. If the weather is dark and damp, 72 CONSTRUCTION OF FORCING STRUCTURES little or no water will be applied in order to prevent dampingoff and other fnngoiis troubles. The watering is done in theforenoon when the temperature is rising so that the addedmoisture will be warmed during the warm part of the dayand the foliage of the plants be
Vegetable growing . r is essential for the development of plantsgrowing in the hot-bed. The amount to apply depends uponthe temperature, humidity of the air, and the amount ofsunshine. With average ]\Iarch weather one or two wateringsper week will be sufficient. If the weather is dark and damp, 72 CONSTRUCTION OF FORCING STRUCTURES little or no water will be applied in order to prevent dampingoff and other fnngoiis troubles. The watering is done in theforenoon when the temperature is rising so that the addedmoisture will be warmed during the warm part of the dayand the foliage of the plants be dried off by night. In apply-ing water, thorough applications that reach well down tothe roots of the plants are given. Frequent applications insmall quantities keep the foliage and surface soil moist,providing ideal conditions for the development of fungousdiseases. Furthermore, the light application of water doesnot reach the root systems. For these reasons the light,frequent waterings are to be entirely Fig. 50.—Straw mats are placed over the hot-bed to give protection duringcold nights. If double-ghzed sash are used, mats are not required. (Cour-tesy of Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia.) In winter weather it is sometimes desirable to take thechill from the water by placing it over a fire. A 3- to 5-gallon watering can with a long neck and fine rose sprinkleris the best outfit for watering the home garden April and May a hose is suitable and more convenient,if water under pressure is available. Cultivation.—Cultivation is as beneficial in the hot-bed asin the garden, and is given for the same reasons. The soilis worked with a scratcher, or with a narrow combinationhoe and rake. Cultivations are given often enough to keepa crust from forming and weeds from growing. COLD FRAMES 73 COLD FRAMES. Construction.—The construction of the cold frame issimilar to that of the hot-bed, with the exception that nopit is dug and no heating material used. The frame is
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