“BOWMAN’S BETTER SEEDS” 37 
rel eae CULTURAL DIRECTIONS 
Seeds should be planted early indoors. Set plants outdoors in rich, well drained 
soil after danger of frost is past. It is a perennial and will persist for years. In 
areas where winters are severe protect crowns with a heavy mulch to prevent 
freezing. 
ASPARAGUS 
Plant seed in open ground about 1 inch deep in the spring as early as the ground 
can be worked. Soaking seed 24 hours before planting will help germination. Culti- 
vate freely. Transplant when one or two years old in either spring or fall to per- 
manent location. 
BEANS—Bush 
The best soil for beans is well drained, good sandy loam. Plant seeds after all 
danger of frost is past, 2 inches deep in warm soil. Thin out plants to about 6 
inches apart. Cultivate freely before the blooming period, but never when plants 
are wet. Make plantings two weeks apart to give long bearing season. Pick fre- 
_ quently but only when plants are dry to prevent rust. Inoculate seed before plant- 
ing to hasten maturity and increase yield. _ 
BEANS—Pole 
Place 6 to 8 foot poles in rows about 3 feet apart and rows spaced 3 to 4 feet apart. 
Plant five to eight seeds at each pole, 2 inches deep. Press soil firmly to aid 
germination. Cultivate freely, but only when plants are dry; also gather beans only 
when the plants are dry. Rows north to south allow the best sun light. Seeds may 
also be planted to grow on fences, trellis, or corn stalks. 
BEANS—Lima 
Plant and cultivate same as other beans. Seeds should be planted with eyes down. 
Small bush limas should be thinned 9 to 12 inches apart. Large bush limas to about 
12 to 15 inches apart. Rows 2% to 3 feet apart. 
BEETS 
Plant seeds 1 inch deep in rows 1 to 2 feet apart as early in the spring as the 
ground can be worked. Sandy loam is best and should be worked fine. Press 
firmly around seed. When tops are 3 to 6 inches tall thin out to 6 inches apart, 
using tops as cooked greens. Replant every two or three weeks until midsummer. 
BROCCOLI 
Seed may be planted 1% inch deep. Press soil firmly around seed. May be planted 
early indoors or in hotbeds for transplanting. Seeds planted outdoors mature plants 
one week earlier. Plants should be 2 to 3 feet apart in rows 12 to 18 inches apart. 
Good, rich soil is best. Cultivate freely. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
Sow seed outside when soil is warm and frost danger past. Plant seed % inch 
deep in fine, worked soil and press down firmly. Transplant in rows 3 to 4 feet 
apart. Cultivate freely. Remove lower leaves, allowing more nourishment for the 
young sprouts. 
CABBAGE 
Sow seeds indoors or in hotbeds, allowing 30 to 35 days from seed to transplanting. 
Plant seed thinly, % inch deep, and press soil firmly. Transplant into rich soils, 
21% to 3 feet apart and rows about 12 to 18 inches apart. Cultivate freely. 
CARROT 
Sow thinly, about 4% inch deep, in light, fine soil. Rows 12 inches apart. Thin out 
to 3 to 4 inches apart when about 2 inches tall. Rich, mellow, deep worked soil 
will produce the best.carrots. Cultivate freely. Can be planted in the early spring 
and every two weeks until midsummer. 
CAULIFLOWER 
Allow 30 to 40 days from planting of seed to setting of plants. Sow seed for early 
plants indoors or under glass, about % inch deep, and press soil firmly over seed. 
Set plants when the ground is warm, from 2 to 8 feet apart with rows 1 to 2 feet 
apart. Cultivate freely. Tie the leaves up over the center when the heads begin to 
form, in order to produce white heads. 
