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Va., have spoiled the profit in that, and the 

 Southern product takes its place. The spinach 

 for early spring is sown in the field or garden in 

 September and should be thoroughly established 

 before winter, with a spread of leaves at least 

 three or four inches. 



As far north as New York State it is left out 

 uncovered all winter and does not suffer unless 

 the frost causes the ground to "heave." If 

 straw or litter can be had without trouble or 

 expense, the spinach can be covered lightly 

 as that often prevents "heaving." If all goes 

 well, the plants resume growth early in the 

 spring, and may even continue growing during 

 the winter if the season is mild. It is ready 

 for market in April or May and should be off 

 the ground in June to make room for the main 

 crop. Southern spinach is marketed from late 

 November until April or May. 



Although spinach is a comparatively easy 

 crop to grow, it needs certain conditions for 

 perfection. The land must be rich and well 

 drained, and liquid fertilizer must be applied 

 after the crop gets started. Some put manure 

 on the plot in the fall, and, as it leaches during 

 the winter, it fertilizes the plants and starts 

 them growing in the spring. Hen manure 

 may be used. But the best way is to apply 



