WARM SEASON CROPS 



them their own depth with a fine sandy loam, 

 have the temperature 75 degrees to 85 de- 

 grees F. during the day and 65 degrees to 70 

 degrees F. at night. From three to five weeks 

 after the seed is sown, transplant into two and 

 one-half to three inch pots. The soil used for 

 potting should be three-fourths soil and de- 

 cayed sod and one-fourth decayed manure. If 

 especially thrifty and stocky plants are desired 

 re-pot the plants after four weeks into four to 

 five inch pots. Never allow the plant to be- 

 come root bound. 



After the weather is settled and the soil 

 warm, transplant these potted plants to the 

 open. The soil should be a light rich loam 

 capable of retaining the moisture. The rows 

 should be three to four feet apart and the 

 plants set from two to three feet apart in the 

 rows. Just before setting the plants, apply 

 one-half shovelful of manure to each hole, mix- 

 ing it with the soil, and water the plant freely 

 until it is weU established. 



It is most practical to buy plants in May or 

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