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The cuttings are usually planted perpendicularly 

 in the soil with the top from three to five inches 

 below the surface. Some growers, however, prefer 

 to place the cuttings in an oblique or horizontal 

 position. Furrows should first be made to receive 

 the cuttings, which should be placed from 12 to 18 

 inches apart, with the rows from 30 to 36 inches 

 wide. 



Horse radish is frequently grown as a companion 

 crop, especially with early potatoes. When grown 

 in this way the cuttings are planted with a spade 

 between the rows after the last cultivation. 

 After the potatoes have been dug thorough 

 cultivation should be given throughout the season. 

 The most rapid and satisfactory growth will be 

 secured during the cool weather of early fall. The 

 plant is perfectly hardy and the roots may be left in 

 the ground all winter without injury. Many grow- 

 ers dig and store only a portion of their crop in the 

 fall of the year, and the remainder in the early 

 spring. The roots dug in the fall are usually buried 

 in the ground or stored in pits or cellars until sold. 



From two to five tons of roots per acre are con- 

 sidered a good yield. The price fluctuates greatly, 

 but in many seasons the above yield would prove 

 extremely profitable. 



No serious enemies attack the plant. The lead- 

 ing varieties are New Bohemian and Nuremberg. 



KALE 



Kale is a vegetable grown extensively In the 

 southern truck garden sections and used entirely 

 in the form of greens during the winter and early 

 spring months. This plant is a non-heading variety 



