Early Spring Vegetables 



the tenderness and succulence of its leaves; in 

 poor soil, especially if allowed to suffer for water, 

 the leaves will be tough and ill-flavored. Light 

 applications of nitrate of soda have a magic effect 

 on spinach and should be applied lightly every 

 two weeks. 



The Round Seeded Savoy is a standard sort, 

 with thick, fleshy leaves, curled and crinkled ; the 

 New Zealand is a good sort for summer as it with- 

 stands heat well and is slow to run to seed. In 

 gathering the spinach the entire top may be cut 

 off a bit above the crown; this induces a new, 

 quick, tender growth of leaves. 



In planting for sj^ring and winter use the beds 

 should be covered with straw at the approach of 

 cold weather. Spinach often self-sows and gives 

 a volunteer crop the following spring. When 

 the spinach begins to send up seed stalks it may 

 be cut and fed to the rabbits and so waste that 

 would otherwise ensue may be avoided. 



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