56 POPULAR VEGETABLES 



then the crop can take advantage of the nitrates and 

 other quick-acting fertilisers applied. Have a second 

 lot of plants to follow the first, that is, if a portion 

 of land is planted in February there should be a 

 succession. Do not leave the plants in the seed 

 beds all the winter, as, of course, severe losses occur, 

 but at the time of planting in the autumn for first 

 spring cutting prick out the seedlings in a well-drained 

 soil six inches apart, and then form each row as the 

 work proceeds. Place them well down in the soil 

 where they will pass the winter safely, and make 

 capital material for planting in February. 



For the summer crop sow the seed early in the 

 year, either in frames or in the open. If under glass 

 the crop catches up the early spring supply, as those 

 planted out in March soon turn in. 



Owing to various causes there may be at times 

 a dearth of autumn-sown plants, and to avoid this 

 sow a little seed of an early variety in boxes or pans 

 under glass. Sown early in January such varieties 

 as Earliest or Early April will be ready in May 

 if the seedlings are pricked out in boxes or frames, 

 planted out in rich soil and well attended to. 



Summer Cabbages will not need much space, but 

 where green vegetables are required in plenty this 

 crop is valuable, whilst it is easily produced. Sow the 

 seed in the open in April and give ample room in seed 

 beds to allow ready lifting of the plants, and a supply 

 will result from July to September. Such varieties 

 as Matchless, Gem, Favourite, Little Pixie, Tender 



