The gardenette; . )ecome wet, becauseif the latter is kept wet, rust and blight may ensue. This is especially truewhen the plants get to be six inches high or larger. At this stage of growth,water the roots only. This can be done by laying the hose on the ground inthe middle of the bed, and ])ermitting a light flow. Let this continue untilthe groiiiid in the bed is thoroughly soaked. Most plants are better ofi if the water is sprayed directly on and overthem. Sometimes, in very hot weather. Lettuce and Endi\e will rot iftoo much water is supplied. For Cantaloupes, Squashes, Cucumbers, Watermel
The gardenette; . )ecome wet, becauseif the latter is kept wet, rust and blight may ensue. This is especially truewhen the plants get to be six inches high or larger. At this stage of growth,water the roots only. This can be done by laying the hose on the ground inthe middle of the bed, and ])ermitting a light flow. Let this continue untilthe groiiiid in the bed is thoroughly soaked. Most plants are better ofi if the water is sprayed directly on and overthem. Sometimes, in very hot weather. Lettuce and Endi\e will rot iftoo much water is supplied. For Cantaloupes, Squashes, Cucumbers, Watermelons and Pumpkins,water in the manner described in the chapter on Cantaloupes, but stopwatering as time of ripening approaches. All these plants are better for a lil)cral supply of water at intervalsof a week or so; especially is this true of (ucumbers. When grown by thePost-Hole Method, and liberally watered, their productiveness is 54 DATES FOR PLANTING IN THE SOUTH. The dates here given are for latitude of Jacksonville, Fla., Mobile, Ala.,New Orleans, La., and San Antonio, Texas. For points one hundred milesnorth the dates should be ten days earlier in Autumn, and about same lengthof time later in Spring, for each one-hundred miles. Allowance should alsobe made for difference in local conditions. Artichoke, Seed February. Artichoke, Suckers November. Asparagus, Seed February. Asparagus, Roots March. Beans, Tender Pods March to May. Beans, Lima April to May. Beets, January to April; July to November. Chard January to April. Brussells Sprouts August to September. Borecole February to March. Cabbage Jnly to September: January and February. Cauliflower April to September. Celery May and June: August and September. Sugar Corn February to June. Cucumber March to July. . Egg Plant January. Endive March to May: September and October. Garlic October and November. Kohl Rabi January and February: July to October. Lettuc
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