220 MUCK CROPS 



All of the preparation is done as early in the 

 spring as possible. 



Planting. Do not plant the tubers until 

 about the first of May. In some sections 

 where frosts do not occur on an average 

 later than April 20 to 25, potatoes may be 

 planted a little earlier. 



Near view of a fine thick, stand of onions. 



If a planter is available, it can be used to 

 plant the potatoes. If not, a plow can be 

 utilized to open the furrow, and the seed 

 can be dropped by hand. Rows from 30 to 

 36 inches apart and pieces of the tuber every 

 12 to 15 inches in the row, about 4 inches 

 deep is good practice. After planting, roll 

 the land in order to compact the soil against 

 the seed pieces. 



