164 The Profitable Culture of Vegetables. 



Kales are usually planted between other crops which are 

 cleared off the ground in the early part of summer, so as to 

 save space, intercropping with early potatoes being very usual. 

 The distance apart depends upon the variety grown, some 

 being much more spreading than others, but as a general rule 

 they should be set from 2ft. Gin. to 3ft. between the rows and 

 2ft. between the plants. It is generally possible to snatch a 



quick-growing crop, such as let- 

 tuce, spinach- or turnips, from 

 between the rows after the 

 earlier crop has been cleared, 

 before the Kale needs all the 

 space. Set out the last batch 

 in the most exposed and nor- 

 therly aspect, so that they will 

 not be inclined to bolt so early 

 in the spring. 



Manures : Whilst starved 

 and stunted specimens are of 

 very little use, on the other hand 

 luxuriant and soft growth must 

 be avoided or the plants will not 

 have that hardiness which con- 

 stitutes their especial value. 

 This indicates that whilst well 

 cultivated fertile soil is essential 

 that which has received recent 



dressings of strong manure should be avoided, as should all 

 fertilizers of a nitrogenous nature, except in cases where the 

 soil is poor. On soil of fair quality the application of 4 cwt. 

 superphosphate and 1| cwt. sulphate of potash to the acre, or 

 l ozs. and f oz. respectively to the square yard, will ensure a 

 satisfactory crop. 



Varieties : There are many varieties of Kales, but for prac- 

 tical purposes these may be reduced to two classes the tall 

 and the dwarf. The tall Kales give the heaviest crop, because 

 the removal of the heads as a first crop is speedily followed by 

 a heavy crop of side shoots; they also pass through a wet 

 winter more successfully than the dwarfs. Some of the tall 



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Sutton's A 1 Kale. 



