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February 22, 1868
The Orangeburg News
Orangeburg, Orangeburg County, South Carolina
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A collection of practical agricultural facts and tips on soil improvement, crop rotation, manuring, drainage, and cultivation techniques to enhance land fertility and productivity.
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AGRICULTURAL, &C.
Facts in Agriculture.
All soils upon which clover and grass grow, must contain lime, either naturally, or by artificial application! It makes very little difference; whether it be added as lime stone, shell lime or marl.
All permanent improvements of the soil must depend upon lime as their foundation.
Lands which have been under cultivation a long time will be greatly improved by manuring with Bone-dust, Guano, Phosphate of lime, Compost of fish, Ashes, Shell lime, or marl, in case the ground is deficient in lime.
No land can be kept in a high condition of fertility, unless occasionally planted in clover or grass, as crops of rotation.
All highly concentrated animal manures are much improved in value, and made of more permanent benefit by mixing them with pulverized charcoal.
Subsoil ploughing improves, and materially raises the productive power of lands which are wet:
Subsoil ploughing is also considered salutary to ground that is not of a wet nature.
All wet ground must be thoroughly drained.
Grain fields should be cut several days before the grain is fully ripe.
Clover and grasses intended for hay, should be cut in full bloom.
Sandy lands may be much improved by adding clay. If the soil is to be limed or marled also, the lime or marl may be most effectively applied as a compost with the clay. Salt lye is better for slacking lime than water.
Previous malting or grinding corn which is fed to cattle, effects a saving of at least 25 per cent.
The draining of wet land increases its value, since it causes it to produce a larger and heavier crop, and brings it earlier to maturity, and besides improves the healthfulness of the neighborhood.
Six measures of plaster sown broadcast in the morning on clover will increase the yield 100 per cent.
Periodical applications of ashes, serves to keep lands in their full strength.
The highest possible cultivation of the soil is necessary for the successful and abundant development of the crop.
Crops cannot be realized in abundance through a succession of years, unless care be taken to return to the ground an equivalent for those things taken away in the products.
To keep meadows up to their full productiveness, they should be harrowed, have manure scattered over them, and rolled every other fall.--Farm & Garden.
Facts in Agriculture.
All soils upon which clover and grass grow, must contain lime, either naturally, or by artificial application! It makes very little difference; whether it be added as lime stone, shell lime or marl.
All permanent improvements of the soil must depend upon lime as their foundation.
Lands which have been under cultivation a long time will be greatly improved by manuring with Bone-dust, Guano, Phosphate of lime, Compost of fish, Ashes, Shell lime, or marl, in case the ground is deficient in lime.
No land can be kept in a high condition of fertility, unless occasionally planted in clover or grass, as crops of rotation.
All highly concentrated animal manures are much improved in value, and made of more permanent benefit by mixing them with pulverized charcoal.
Subsoil ploughing improves, and materially raises the productive power of lands which are wet:
Subsoil ploughing is also considered salutary to ground that is not of a wet nature.
All wet ground must be thoroughly drained.
Grain fields should be cut several days before the grain is fully ripe.
Clover and grasses intended for hay, should be cut in full bloom.
Sandy lands may be much improved by adding clay. If the soil is to be limed or marled also, the lime or marl may be most effectively applied as a compost with the clay. Salt lye is better for slacking lime than water.
Previous malting or grinding corn which is fed to cattle, effects a saving of at least 25 per cent.
The draining of wet land increases its value, since it causes it to produce a larger and heavier crop, and brings it earlier to maturity, and besides improves the healthfulness of the neighborhood.
Six measures of plaster sown broadcast in the morning on clover will increase the yield 100 per cent.
Periodical applications of ashes, serves to keep lands in their full strength.
The highest possible cultivation of the soil is necessary for the successful and abundant development of the crop.
Crops cannot be realized in abundance through a succession of years, unless care be taken to return to the ground an equivalent for those things taken away in the products.
To keep meadows up to their full productiveness, they should be harrowed, have manure scattered over them, and rolled every other fall.--Farm & Garden.
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Agricultural Facts
Farming Advice
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Lime Application
Soil Improvement
Crop Rotation
Drainage
Manuring
Subsoil Ploughing
Harvesting Tips
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List of agricultural principles emphasizing lime for soil improvement, crop rotation with clover and grass, manuring techniques, drainage, subsoiling, and timely harvesting to maintain fertility and boost yields.