152 Cultivation 



from the winter's blast. Coarse, loose covering 

 is better than finely compacted substances. To 

 protect plants from the extreme cold will mean 

 earlier spring foliage. 



.Cultivation destroys weeds, breaks up the soil, 

 and gives the roots a chance to break through 

 hard lumps, forms a dust mulch and thus conserves 

 moisture, makes the food more easily available 

 to plants, warms the soil, permits air to reach the 

 roots, and adds humus to the soil by plowing 

 under bits of vegetation. Cultivate your garden! 



The cultivation of berries, trees, and all biennials 

 should not be given too early in the spring or the 

 plants may become chilled and the young roots 

 be injured. 



Mark the spot where seed for late crops are 

 planted or cultivation may result in destroying the 

 entire crop. 



Frequent cultivation should be given in dry 

 weather. Cultivation is a substitute for fertilization 

 and water. 



The best time of day for cultivating the garden 

 is early in the morning while the dew is still on the 

 plants. Besides the benefit to the plants the gard- 



