St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-01-09
INSTRUCTIONS
ON FARMING.
(From U. S. Bulletin

ON FARMING.
(From U. S. Bulletin)
The seed bed should be prepare
on q high we'll drained plot of land,
thoroughly pulverized, free from
olods and slightly packed. The soil
IN the seed bed should not be richer
than whore the plants will grow for
tho general crop. The seed should
b drilled in rows to 3 inches
apart, 20 that grass and weeds may
b destroyed. As soon AS the young
plants mark the rows they should be
cultivated frequently SO as to keep
IL good mulch over the entire surface
OF the seed bed. Whenever required
the seed should be waterad lightly
at night, and worked the following
day in order to break the crust and
leave the necessary mulch. Tnls WIZ
preserve the moisture which is much
needed by the young plants. After
| tee seeds are planted the bed Should
be kept under cover until tho seeds
terminate, then the covers a-e re-
moved and only put on when the sun
il excessively hot and during heavy
rains. II the young plants sncw any
signs of damp off" they should DC
cultivated frequently and watered
sparingly. Should any disease make
its appearance the plants should DC
sprayed Immediately. II yoa AZ" un-
able to determine exactly what 10 DO
consult the Demonstration Agent
Directions for making sprays aad the
control of the different Insects aud
diseases will be found later on III this
article.
Following you will find some valu-
able information on many OF the fall
and spring crops. These suggestions
are for South Louisiana, a2d are ad-
vocated by practical, as we'll as scien'
tidc men. The instructions that fol-
low are to assist the farmer and are
/ by no means iron clad rules. the
farmer should use his own judgment
on the present conditions Of his fields
"A to the width of rows, fertilization
and such other matters of which re
II familiar, and when in .l0ubt, ne
should consult the Demonstration
Agent.
Bush Beans.
For spring-Refugee and Red Val
entine. :,
Seed required per acre, ooe.ha1f
bushel.
Fall planting-as early as possible
after the danger Of frost is over.
Plant in rows feet apart. Is
inches apart In the row.
Use 800 to 500 pounds Of fertjl-
ixer made Of one-half cotton seed
meal and one-half phosphate.
Beets.
varieties-Crosby's Egyptian.
Early Blood.
Seed required per acre. i pounds
Plant in rows 2 IL feet apart, thin
to about 6 inches in drill.
Use 900 to 500 pounds Of fertilizer
made of one-half cotton seed meal
and one-half acid phosphate. Apply
broadcast before planting or Il the
furrow, after applying the fertilizer
30 as to mix the ingredients we'll in
the soil.
BRUSSELS Sprouts.
Seed required per are, 2 ounces.
Fall planting, from August 20 to
Sept. Is.
Plant In rows 1 feet apart. 2 IL
feet apart in the row.
Use 800 to 500 pounds Of fertilizer
made Of one-half cotton seed meal
and one-half acid phosphate.
Cabbage.
varieties-Succession, Sure Head
Charleston Wakefield.
Seed required per acre, 6ounces.
Seed should be sown during ths
month Of August or September foi
late crop. Seeds may be sown il,
seed bed and later transplanted. OF
sow bed in the field where the cror
will grow.
Plant in rows 4 feet apart, 2 tt
II 10 feet apart in the row.
Use 500 pounds of fertilizer made
Of one-half cotton seed meal and one
half acid phosphate. Well rotted
stable manure or peas plowed un'
der will serve the same purpose As
the commercial fertilizer.
Cauliflower.
Variety-Early SNOWFALL.
Seed required per acre, ounces.
Plant in rows feet apart, 2 t.
Iz 1-2 feet apart in the row.
Write to the Demonstration Agent
for Louisiana Bulletin, No. 140, "Pre'
liminary Report on Winter Cauli-
flower"
Use 500 pounds of fertilizer made
Of one-half cotton seed meal and one
half acid phosphate.
Carrots.
Varieties-Half Long Danvers
Chantenay.
Seed required per acre, 2 1-2
pounds.
Plant In August and September.
Plant in rows 2 IL feet apart, 3
to 4 inches apart in the row.
Carrots require frequent cultiva-
ton. and in order to begin cultiva-
ton early 1t is advisable to plant
radishes with the carrots. The rad
ish seeds terminate few days after
planting. This marks the rows and
allows early cultivation.
Lettuce.
Varieties-Big Boston, Trocadero
Seed required per acre, 3 pounds.
Sow in open field about September
for early crop, October 10 for late
crop.
Plant in rows 4 feet apart, 2 drills
on top Of row, - inches apart in the
row.
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