98 VEGETABLE GROWING. 



As soon as the first seeding of plants are ready to set 

 out they should be hardened off for a day or two only 

 and planted in the field. If a cold snap is just at 

 hand the plants may be kept in the frame for a week 

 or two longer. A fresh supply of plants should 

 always be kept under special protection, to be used in 

 case of a hard freeze that may kill the plants in the 

 field. 



Cultivate frequently, but only to_a medium depth. 

 When the heads are maturing a light band of bast or 

 other cheap material may be used to tie the leaves 

 jver them for the purpose of bleaching. 



FIG. 13. 



When mature, cut the heads, leaving only a few 

 leaves on to protect (see Fig. 13), and pack tightly in 

 a vegetable crate. 



The leading varieties are Veitch's Self-protecting, 

 Purple Cape and White Cape. 



Fertilizer formula and fertilizer should be the same 

 as for Cauliflower. 



