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2. When should seed be sown for the early crop ? 



W-VG : 265-266. L:118. 



3. At what temperature should the seed be germinated ? 



W-VG : 265-266. 



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



project? 



Fig. 27. — A flat of strong, stocky cabbage plants. 



10. Caring for the seedlings. — It is exceedingly important to 

 avoid overwatering and excessively high temperatures in the 

 growing of early plants. Such conditions are certain to cause 

 weak, spindling plants which are always in danger of being lost 

 by damping-off — a fungus trouble causing the stems to decay near 

 the surface of the ground. The student should consult W : 44 

 for further information on starting plants in the hotbed. 



1. See W : 58 for references. 



