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January 27, 1928
The Organized Farmer
Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota
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Wm. Reese, Jr. of Goodhue, Minnesota, won first prize at the Minnesota State Horticulture Show in Rochester and four prizes at the International in Chicago for Rural New Yorker potatoes grown on heavy clay soil using a rye method to improve conditions.
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Goodhue Produces Prize Spuds
First prize potatoes at the Minnesota State Horticulture Show in Rochester and four at the International in Chicago were grown by Wm. Reese, Jr., Goodhue, Minnesota. The variety was Rural New Yorkers commonly grown throughout Goodhue County.
The secret of Mr. Reese's success is that he knows potatoes, how to select and how to grow them. Mr. Reese grew these potatoes on old soil of a heavy clay nature, soil that is not supposed to be good potato soil at all. Most every one considers that Goodhue is a poor potato county.
There is the success of the Reese method. He plans to plow down a heavy growth of rye in the spring and plant his potatoes on the soil. This rots and creates an acid condition which seems to keep potatoes smooth, rather free from disease. You, of course, should get clean seed and treat before planting. Why not try the rye method next year.
First prize potatoes at the Minnesota State Horticulture Show in Rochester and four at the International in Chicago were grown by Wm. Reese, Jr., Goodhue, Minnesota. The variety was Rural New Yorkers commonly grown throughout Goodhue County.
The secret of Mr. Reese's success is that he knows potatoes, how to select and how to grow them. Mr. Reese grew these potatoes on old soil of a heavy clay nature, soil that is not supposed to be good potato soil at all. Most every one considers that Goodhue is a poor potato county.
There is the success of the Reese method. He plans to plow down a heavy growth of rye in the spring and plant his potatoes on the soil. This rots and creates an acid condition which seems to keep potatoes smooth, rather free from disease. You, of course, should get clean seed and treat before planting. Why not try the rye method next year.
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Prize Potatoes
Rural New Yorker
Reese Method
Goodhue County
Rye Soil Improvement
What entities or persons were involved?
Wm. Reese, Jr.
Where did it happen?
Goodhue, Minnesota
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Key Persons
Wm. Reese, Jr.
Location
Goodhue, Minnesota
Story Details
Wm. Reese, Jr. grew prize-winning Rural New Yorker potatoes on heavy clay soil in Goodhue County by plowing down rye to create acidic conditions that prevent disease, winning top prizes at horticulture shows in Rochester and Chicago.