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March 23, 1883
Charlotte Home And Democrat
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Instructions for cultivating beets in rich, mellow soil, with details on planting drills and rows; emphasis on mangel wurzel beets as productive, juicy cattle feed for milk and meat production.
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Beets.-For beets the soil should be rich, mellow and deep. Plant in drills about two inches deep and the rows about twelve or fifteen inches apart. Set the seeds in drills about two inches apart. For field culture the rows should be wide enough to admit the horse cultivator and the roots not nearer than one foot in the row. The mangel wurzel beets grow to a very large size, are coarse and wonderfully productive, making excellent food for cattle. Those who never tried the mangels for stock, have yet to learn of their great value for cattle, both for milk and meat. Then they are juicy and refreshing, and add to the health and comfort of the animals. In no way can so much good food be grown so cheaply as in mangels.
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What sub-type of article is it?
Agricultural Advice
What keywords are associated?
Beets
Mangel Wurzel
Cultivation
Cattle Feed
Horse Cultivator
Story Details
Story Details
Guidance on soil preparation, planting beets in drills and rows for garden or field culture, highlighting mangel wurzel variety's large size, productivity, and benefits as cheap, healthy feed for cattle.