
Plowing in winter rye for soil construction. Three green crops are plowed in 
between every plant crop. This adds humus and holds moisture which insures 
a healthy and vigorous root system for your plants. 

Preparation of Soil 
If possible plow in a green crop the previous year and a cover crop in 
the spring. Before plowing apply one to two inches of barn manure. (If us- 
ing poultry manure one inch. I| use it and like it.) Plowing and soil prepara- 
tion should be at least 6 to 8 inches deep. If commercial fertilizer must be 
used, it should be broad cast before harrowing and application should be 8 
pounds of 5-8-7 or 5-10-10 to a hundred foot row or 800 pounds to the acre. 
A light dressing in August is always helpful. This should be applied when the 
foliage is dry and the surplus dusted from the leaves. 
