H3NTS ON THE CULTIVATION OF SEAKALE. 
Fi t rich — Crambe. German — See-Kohl. Dutch — Meerkool. 
Roots planted and covered with a pot. 
Roots in full growth in an ordinary -.?ed box. 
Description. — A vegetable raised in the dark* and eaten when boiled. Serve up with sauce. 
WHEN and IIOVV TO Buy. — Dormant roots, as shown in illustration, are ready as soon as the frost has killed 
the leaves in the autumn, and are sold by the dozen and hundred. The small sample represents what is called a 
planting root for outdoor use ; the large one a strong root for forcing purposes. 
Time ok Planting, and how to Plant. — For forcing, from November to February, in either heated 
frames, or in boxes pla ed in a hothouse about 6 inches apart ( see Illustration). If for oirdoor treatment, plant in 
triangles, each root 9 inches apart, and cover with a Seukale or an ordinary pot {sec l Hut ration). Wien garden 
pots are used, the holes should be stopped up. The roois may be set in rows, in any quantity according to 
requirements, from January to March, to be ready lor cutting from March to May. 
When to Cut. — When foiced in the dark in heat, the growth grows rather close, and should be cut when 
about 6 to 9 inches in length. Out of doors it will be more spreading, and may be left to get a little longer. 
It is in cut from December to May, recording to the heat applied, and strength of the roots to produce it 
quickly. 
How to Cut. — This operation is clearly shown in the illustration. Sometimes side growths also come, 
which may be cut closi to the stem. Take away covering after culling, and let new growth develop during 
summer. If a flower spike appears cut it out. 
Soil. — This should be very rich, and kept fairly moist. The pots, or whatever covering is used out of doors, 
are generally surrounded with fresh stable manure, to assist a quick and tender blanch growth. 
Enemies. — The wood-louse {see Illustration) is the most destructive, and may be checked by a sprinkling of 
salt over and about the plants during growth ; or a toad put in the pot for a night or two will account for a good 
many. 
General Notes. — It is best to obtain a fresh simply of roots each winter. Some plant the old ones out, 
and when this is done, they are permitted to make all the growth possible through the summer. The leaves 
drop off after the first sharp frost, and the roots are ready soon after for treating again, either in the Led where? 
they stand, or put into boxes. 
Scakale can also be grown from seeds, but it takes some time to get strong roots. 
For prices of roots , see page 1 S 4. 
*57 . 238, & 97, High Holborn, London. — 1904. 
