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March 31, 1840
The Caledonian
Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont
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A practical method for growing early potatoes: In March, sprout potatoes under horse manure, hay, and boards, then transplant to rows with compost for quicker vines and earlier harvest, as shared by Boston Cultivator.
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EARLY POTATOES.
One good mode of raising potatoes early, is to carry a basket full of potatoes into the garden in March, as soon as the frost is out of the ground. Spread the potatoes out, so as not to let one lie on another on the grass--cover them over three inches deep with horse manure--then some refuse hay or straw--then cover over with boards so tight that the hens cannot scratch them up.
In a few days, sprouts will start out; and before they are two inches in length, uncover your hidden treasure, and carefully transfer the seeds into your rows, prepared with rotten compost. If the ends of the sprouts are allowed, on planting, to stick above the surface, they will become vines the sooner.
In this way we have forwarded our early potatoes with more effect than in any other. For when planted out in dirt, or in manure spread out so thin that it will soon heat, the potatoes are a long time in starting.--Boston Cultivator.
One good mode of raising potatoes early, is to carry a basket full of potatoes into the garden in March, as soon as the frost is out of the ground. Spread the potatoes out, so as not to let one lie on another on the grass--cover them over three inches deep with horse manure--then some refuse hay or straw--then cover over with boards so tight that the hens cannot scratch them up.
In a few days, sprouts will start out; and before they are two inches in length, uncover your hidden treasure, and carefully transfer the seeds into your rows, prepared with rotten compost. If the ends of the sprouts are allowed, on planting, to stick above the surface, they will become vines the sooner.
In this way we have forwarded our early potatoes with more effect than in any other. For when planted out in dirt, or in manure spread out so thin that it will soon heat, the potatoes are a long time in starting.--Boston Cultivator.
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Agricultural Advice
Gardening Tip
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Early Potatoes
Horse Manure
Sprouting Method
Transplanting
Boston Cultivator
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Event Date
March
Story Details
Method involves sprouting potatoes under horse manure, hay, and boards in the garden after frost, then transplanting to compost rows with sprouts exposed for faster growth.