70 BEGINNER'S BOOK OF GARDENING 



Beetroot 



Beetroot does best in a deeply-dug friable soil which 

 has been well manured for a previous crop. Any 

 manure which is added at the time of sowing should be 

 buried about nine to twelve inches below the drills. An 

 ounce of seed will sow thirty feet of drill, and the 

 drills should be about a foot apart, six to nine inches 

 being allowed from plant to plant after thinning. About 

 the end of April or the first week in May is the best 

 time for sowing, and a small further sowing may be 

 made in August. Cheltenham Greentop, Crimson Ball 

 and Sutton's Globe are among the best varieties. At 

 the beginning of December take up all roots that remain, 

 and bury them in sand or ashes in alternate layers 

 under cover, care being taken not to bruise or cut the 

 roots. 



Jerusalem Artichokes 



This is probably the easiest of all vegetables to grow. 

 It should not be grown in the same soil year after year, 

 but should receive good culture and an annual change of 

 land. It likes moderately rich soil, and plenty of space. 

 The roots should be planted about six inches deep in 

 rows four feet apart. February or March is the best 

 time for planting. The roots should be left in the 

 ground until required for use. Veitch's Improved is 

 one of the best varieties. 



Chinese Artichokes 



The Chinese or Japanese Artichoke is as easily grown 

 as the Jerusalem. It is a valuable winter vegetable, 

 and is worthy of better cultivation than it generally 

 receives. The soil should be well dug and moderately 



