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RADISHES 



BECAUSE radishes are so easy to grow, they are 

 found in nearly every home garden. And yet, it 

 is very seldom that one finds them of top-notch quality, 

 chiefly because the fundamental requirements of this 

 democratic vegetable are misunderstood or disregarded. 



True, radishes will grow most anywhere. Yet, to grow 

 a quality product they must be grown quickly and 

 must not be allowed to become overgrown. Attention 

 should be paid to their growing far enough apart in 

 the rows so that the roots do not crowd each other. 

 The selection of proper sorts for different seasons is also 

 of paramount importance. 



On the Pacific Coast radishes can be enjoyed the 

 year around. They can be sown any time that the 

 soil can be put in good condition. It is almost hopeless 

 to secure crisp, flavory roots during the dry season unless 

 the gardener is prepared to irrigate the patch. The 

 varieties suggested are the standards for all sections. 



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