CHAPTER III 

 THE CULTURE OF VEGETABLES 



1. ROOT CROPS. 



Artichokes. We have among these the Jerusalem and 

 the Chinese artichoke. The former especially will grow 

 on almost any ground, but gives better results when well 

 treated with good soil and a dressing of manure. The 

 tubers should be planted early in March, in rows two or 

 three feet apart, and eighteen inches between the tubers. 

 The smaller Chinese may be planted closer. Both may be 

 dug up in the autumn, and put in some cool, dry place, or 

 left in the ground till required. 



The globe artichoke is altogether a different plant, and 

 is grown for its head. A stock may be got together by 

 division, the plants being set out about four feet by three. 

 The plants should be freely mulched and dug amongst. 

 In some places they need protection during winter. 



Beetroot. Like all root crops these require a free soil 

 into which they can readily plunge. Sow early in May in 

 rows twelve or fifteen inches apart, using ground which has 

 not been manured since the last crop was taken off. Thin 

 early to a distance of nine or ten inches, and keep free 

 from weeds. Carefully lift the roots without bruising, and 

 stack together under cover, 



CaPPOtS. For success with carrots it is necessary to 

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