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COOL SEASON VEGETABLES 



The seeds are sown in rows about fifteen or twenty inches apart 

 to allow of tillage between the rows, with the plants six to twelve 

 inches apart in the rows. This planting should be done as early 

 in the spring as the ground oan be prepared. The crop endures hot 

 weather well and will also endure both late spring and early fall 

 frosts. As the leaves become large enough they may be pulled off, . 

 the outer ones being used and the central ones allowed to continue 

 their growth. In this way the same plants will continue to supply 

 a crop throughout the entire season. If given thorough tillage and 

 enough moisture and conditions are favorable, the crop will not 

 become too fibrous for table use. An immense yield may be ob- 



Fia. 74»— Types of globe onions. Michigan ideal on left. Longer form on right, preferred 

 m many markets. (Michigan Station.) 



tained from a very few plants. If thinning is required the plants 

 pulled out may be used for greens. 



This crop is becoming more popular for home use in America 

 because it is one of the few garden crops which will endure both 

 extreme cold and summer heat. As the plants are easily trans- 

 planted the seed may be sown in hotbeds to get an early start. 

 Transplanting would then take place in very early spring." 



Collards may be called non-heading cabbage. Like other 

 members of the cabbage group they are able to withstand a great 

 deal of frost in spring and fall. They will stand summer heat bet- 

 ter because they do not form heads. The tender leaves forming a 

 rosette at the top of the tall stem are especially fine for salad 

 after the first fall frosts. 



