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. 
STRAWBERRY CULTURE 
Choice of Plot 
Any soil that has grown corn, potatoes or tomatoes will grow straw- 
berries. Never plant on newly turned turf but choose ground that has been 
gardened at least one year because this has removed the white grub that feeds 
on hard roots and strawberry crowns. 
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. 
