32 GARDEN PROJECT 
Methods of planting. 
_1. How far apart are the rows? 
2. How far apart are the plants in the rows? 
3. How deep is the seed, tuber, or plant planted? 
4. How many seeds are needed for 100 feet of drill? 
Location of the vegetable in the garden. 
1. Is the vegetable sun-loving in its habits? 
2. Is the vegetable shade-loving in its habits? 
3. Will the vegetable shade or crowd other vegetables? 
Care of the crop. 
1 How often should the crop be cultivated? 
2. What is the required distance between plants for the full 
development of the vegetable? 
3. Does this vegetable need to be transplanted? 
4. Does this vegetable need to be staked? 
5. Does this vegetable need to be blanched? 
6. Does this vegetable need to be sprayed? 
(a) What is the purpose of the spray? 
(b) What is the best spray to use? 
(c) How often should the crop be sprayed? 
Harvesting. 
1. When should this vegetable mature? 
2. How is it prepared for home use? 
3. What is the canning possibility? 
4, Is there a market demand for this vegetable? 
(a) How should it be prepared for market? 
(b) What price should it bring? 
5. What seeds can be selected for next year’s crop? 
6. How is the fresh vegetable stored for winter use? 
