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March 4, 1879
The South Kentuckian
Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
Mr. Peffer, a Wisconsin farmer, reports in State Transactions that sowing wheat at one-fourth inch depth yields better results based on experiments, promoting quicker sprouting and stronger plants, though deeper sowing may suit dry conditions.
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Mr. Peffer, one of Wisconsin's excellent farmers, says in the State Transactions that, in experiments to ascertain the proper depth to sow wheat, he found one fourth of an inch preferable. He thinks the sooner the kernel sprouts and sends its shoots above ground, the better and stronger will be the plants, and the thicker will be the stand. Take one season with another, Mr. Peffer is undoubtedly right, but if the soil is very dry at the time of sowing, and a dry spell follows, a greater depth would be preferable. Farmers' Review.
Mr. Peffer, one of Wisconsin's excellent farmers, says in the State Transactions that, in experiments to ascertain the proper depth to sow wheat, he found one fourth of an inch preferable. He thinks the sooner the kernel sprouts and sends its shoots above ground, the better and stronger will be the plants, and the thicker will be the stand. Take one season with another, Mr. Peffer is undoubtedly right, but if the soil is very dry at the time of sowing, and a dry spell follows, a greater depth would be preferable. Farmers' Review.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agricultural Advice
Farming Experiment
What keywords are associated?
Wheat Sowing
Depth Experiment
Farming Advice
Sprouting
Soil Dryness
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Peffer
Where did it happen?
Wisconsin
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Peffer
Location
Wisconsin
Story Details
Mr. Peffer's experiments show one-fourth inch depth ideal for sowing wheat to ensure quick sprouting and strong plants, with caveats for dry soil conditions.