Garden Plants Grown for Their Stems 283 
sparingly the second 
year. In spring culti- 
vate freely between the 
rows and pull loose soil 
up, forming aridge over ji 
the row. This helps to | 
blanch the shoots as they 
push up to the light. 
_The cutting season 
lasts for several weeks, 
but toward its close the 
shoots become smaller 
and more woody. Then 
it is time to level the 
ridges with arake, work- : 
ing into the soil at the 5. 163. Kohbrabi is otek nie 
same time a liberal tion for use when about the size shown in 
coating of well-rotted ‘s Picts 
stable manure. The green branches are now allowed 
to grow throughout the rest of the season and thus 
store up food in the roots for the crop of the following 
spring. 
With proper care a bed will remain highly productive 
for as long as 15 or 20 years. If a bed is producing 
only poor, spindling shoots, it is best to start a new bed 
elsewhere, using new plants. 
KOHL-RABI 
Kohl-rabi is a member of the cabbage group that pro- 
duces a fleshy enlargement of the stem just above the 
ground. If gathered before it reaches full size (about 
