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TRANSPLANTING 



E phase of transplanting goes hand in hand with 

 thinning out as described on preceding page. Do not 

 waste the vegetable plants pulled up while thinning. 

 Simply prepare ground as for sowing seeds and set out 

 the surplus of seedling plants. 



Some vegetables cannot be transplanted successfully 

 after being pulled up in the garden. Notable instances 

 of these are all those of a "vining" character, like cucum- 

 bers, melons, etc. Others, like carrots, salsify, etc., can 

 be transplanted only under uncommonly favorable con- 

 ditions. Whenever and whatever transplanting is done, 

 be sure to press the soil firmly to the roots and shade the 

 plants for a few days after it is done. Some vegetables, 

 like cabbages for instance, are positively benefited by 

 repeated transplanting. Transplanting is best done 

 after a good, soaking rain. Lacking that, the soil should 

 be watered well before plants are set out. 



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