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June 29, 1917
Charlevoix County Herald
East Jordan, Charlevoix County, Michigan
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Bulletin from Michigan Agricultural College advises first-time gardeners on successive plantings of quick-maturing vegetables like corn and beans in late June, and late-July crops such as cabbage and radishes, to ensure continuous harvest through summer and fall.
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GARDENS MAY BE
MADE TO PRODUCE
CROPS ALL SEASON
East Lansing, Mich., June 26.—A word for the particular guidance of those Michigan citizens who are trying gardening this season for the first time, is offered in a bulletin from the department of horticulture of the Michigan Agricultural College. The bulletin corrects the notion entertained by many amateur gardeners that when their present garden crop matures the garden is done for the summer, for according to the horticulturists there are numerous vegetables which can be planted all through July.
'Not all vegetables have the same season of maturity," it is pointed out. "Some reach edible maturity in a few weeks, but others occupy the ground the whole season. To insure a constant and continuous supply, it is advisable to make several successive plantings of the early quick-maturing crops. When these have been removed there may be spaces in the garden which can be utilized by some of the late crops.
Make plantings of Golden Bantam corn and snap beans now. These should reach edible maturity before any severe frosts occur.
"Plant seeds of Chinese cabbage, kohl rabi, winter radishes and turnips late in July. Plants of late celery, cabbage and cauliflower should be transplanted not later than July 10.
Other crops which may be planted late are peas, spinach, lettuce, endive and kale. These all require cool, moist weather for proper development, and do not thrive during the heat of summer. Try a late planting of onion seed. Leave the bulbs in the ground for a crop of green onions next spring."
MADE TO PRODUCE
CROPS ALL SEASON
East Lansing, Mich., June 26.—A word for the particular guidance of those Michigan citizens who are trying gardening this season for the first time, is offered in a bulletin from the department of horticulture of the Michigan Agricultural College. The bulletin corrects the notion entertained by many amateur gardeners that when their present garden crop matures the garden is done for the summer, for according to the horticulturists there are numerous vegetables which can be planted all through July.
'Not all vegetables have the same season of maturity," it is pointed out. "Some reach edible maturity in a few weeks, but others occupy the ground the whole season. To insure a constant and continuous supply, it is advisable to make several successive plantings of the early quick-maturing crops. When these have been removed there may be spaces in the garden which can be utilized by some of the late crops.
Make plantings of Golden Bantam corn and snap beans now. These should reach edible maturity before any severe frosts occur.
"Plant seeds of Chinese cabbage, kohl rabi, winter radishes and turnips late in July. Plants of late celery, cabbage and cauliflower should be transplanted not later than July 10.
Other crops which may be planted late are peas, spinach, lettuce, endive and kale. These all require cool, moist weather for proper development, and do not thrive during the heat of summer. Try a late planting of onion seed. Leave the bulbs in the ground for a crop of green onions next spring."
What sub-type of article is it?
Gardening Advice
Agricultural Bulletin
What keywords are associated?
Gardening
Michigan
Vegetables
Successive Plantings
Late Crops
Amateur Gardeners
Horticulture
Where did it happen?
East Lansing, Mich.
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East Lansing, Mich.
Event Date
June 26
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Advice for amateur gardeners to plant quick-maturing crops like Golden Bantam corn and snap beans now, and late crops such as Chinese cabbage, kohl rabi, winter radishes, turnips, celery, cabbage, cauliflower, peas, spinach, lettuce, endive, kale, and onions in July for continuous supply.