CHAPTER X 



ROOT CROPS— EARLY AND LATE 



RADISH. In order to eliminate the 

 pungent flavor of radishes, grow them 

 in a rich, warm soil so that they mature quickly. 

 The seed may be sown between rows of slowly 

 maturing crops. Scatter the seed in a furrow 

 about one inch in depth and cover with a fine 

 garden loam. Cultivate frequently after the 

 seedlings appear. Such varieties as Brightest 

 Scarlet, Cardinal, and Early French Break- 

 fast mature in from three to f oiu" weeks after 

 planting. 



While the radish is naturally a cool season 

 crop, there are a few varieties that stand the 

 summer heat, such as Strasburg, Icicle, and 

 Large White Turnip radish; these are known 

 as simmier radishes. 



Winter radishes are sown in June, and left 

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