SEA-KALE 



A perfectly hardy perennial grown for its excellent 

 young leaves and shoots, which are blanched as they appear 

 in spring by banking with earth or covering with inverted 

 pots or other tight receptacle. The soil should be deep and 

 rich and rather moist. After cutting, the subsequent treat- 

 ment is for the purpose of putting energy into the plant 

 for the next year. Propagated by seeds, division, and root- 

 cuttings. 



Planted at least 3 feet apart either way, and preferably 

 somewhat farther if sufficient land is available. At 3 x 3 feet, 

 about 4,800 plants are required for an acre. A good crop 

 may be expected the second or third year from cuttings or 

 seeds. The plant should give good results for about 10 years. 



There appear to be no important diseases or insects on 

 sea-kale In this country. 



Sea-kale is little known in this country, although it is 

 deserving of popularity. It is particularly prized in 

 England, where the 

 culture has been 

 highly developed. 

 After the plants are 

 well established, the 

 young shoots are 

 blanched by covering 

 the crown to the depth 

 of a foot or more with 

 loose fine earth in 

 early spring. Some- 

 times the shoots are al- 

 lowed to grow upward 



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14. Shoots of sea-kale. 



