54 VEGETABLE GROWING PROJECTS 



thoroughly watered. If the seed box is covered with heavy paper, 

 evaporation will take place slowly and germination will be has- 

 tened. 



The time of sowing will depend on the climate, varieties selected, 

 and purpose of the crop. In most sections of the North, about 

 March 1 to 10 will be found as early as it is expedient to sow in 

 hotbeds. If Earliana, Bonny Best, Chalk's Jewel, and Matchless 

 are sown at this time, a succession of fruit should be available from 

 early in July until frost occurs in the fall. 



1. What steps are necessary in selecting, storing, and preparing 



soil for starting early vegetable plants? W-VG : 130-131. 



2. Explain sowing of seed in fiats. 



L: 244. W-VG: 133, 134,151, 154, 456^58. Tra: 59-60. 



3. Are you certain that your seed will grow ? Why ? 



4. What is the proper time for you to sow ? 



W-VG : 131. W-VG : 456-458. L : 244. 



6. How many flats must be sown to start enough plants for your 

 tomato project ? 



6. What percentage of the seed should grow ? How do you know ? 



7. What are the requirements for germination ? 



8. What is meant by the term " viable " ? 



9. What chemical changes occur in the germination of seeds f 



10. Caring for the seedlings. — The most important factor 

 in the growing of good tomato plants is the supply of soil moisture. 



