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March 5, 1959
Peninsula Enterprise
Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Instructions for temporarily storing dug plants by heeling or trenching them: dig a deep trench, place plants close together with roots covered but crowns exposed, pack soil firmly, and water to keep moist.
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Another way to keep the plants in good condition after they have been dug is to "heel" or trench them in an opening made deep enough in the soil to accommodate the roots without folding or bending. The plants should be set close together in the trench and soil placed over the roots and packed firmly around them, care being taken not to cover the crown of the plants. Water is then applied to settle the soil. If this method is used, the plants should be kept watered so that the soil does not dry out.
What sub-type of article is it?
Gardening Advice
What keywords are associated?
Heeling Plants
Trenching
Plant Storage
Root Care
Watering Plants
Story Details
Story Details
Method of heeling or trenching dug plants in soil to accommodate roots without bending, setting them close together, covering roots firmly but not crowns, and applying water to settle soil, while keeping watered to prevent drying.