Growing Peas for a Profit
A farmer advises on preparing soil for pea canning crops. Emphasizes neutral to slightly acidic land, proper lime timing, fall application, and thorough seedbed work. Recommends stable manure, well drained soil, and inoculation. warns bumper crops rarely in year one and suggests rotating or using new land for best long term results.
The Use of Hotbeds and Coldframes By A P Dye
A guide weighs the advantages of small greenhouses over hotbeds for gardeners. Greenhouses offer cheaper heat, better control of cultural conditions, lower labor per area, year round use, and shelter for tasks, making them more valuable than hotbeds for many growing needs.
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Virginia smooth skinned peaches from Virginia A E S at Blacksburg
Virginia Speles of fuzzless peaches developed by Dr W M Hofmann at the Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station in Blacksburg is described as hardy and saleable for commercial planting. Crosses with standard American peaches yield promising large, smooth skinned fruit. future work includes other hybrids and varieties. The article also covers hotbeds and cold frames for early plant production including construction, coverings, and care guidance.
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Warwine Agrculeanal Experiment Station
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