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planted deeper than 3 inches. Small seeds planted deeper 
than 3 inches failed to reach the surface in 20 days. 
Thus, while the best germination usually occurred 
with the 3 to 6 inch plantings, the growth of the plants 
was faster with shallow sowings. Well-developed root 
systems and a good growth of tops were produced by the 
shallow-planted seeds, while the young plants from the 
deeper-planted seeds were using their stored food endeavor- 
ing to reach the surface of the soil. 
