03 Apr 1913
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Newspaper
Farmers Champion
Location
Elgin, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1913
Page
1
Advice by Prof John Willard Bolte on what to plant and when in early spring. Asparagus. beans. wax beans. pole and lima beans. beets. cabbage. carrots. cauliflower. chives. corn. cucumbers. eggplant. lettuce. onions. parsley. peas. peppers. potatoes. pumpkins. radish. squash. spinach. tomatoes. Includes depths, spacing, and timing from April to May.
The article advises amateur gardeners to grow tomatoes from home plants rather than bought stock. It compares hot beds and self grown plants to department store seedlings, notes risks of undersized fruit and frost damage, and offers simple spacing and staking guidance. It emphasizes timely planting, proper soil cover, and careful watering to maximize ripe fruit.
The note describes pruning a side branch from the main stem to steer fruit development and promises abundant tomatoes if shoots are trimmed as they appear. It advises choosing smooth, ovenlike, meaty varieties such as Matthies or Stone rather than tree varieties.
Learn to prepare a 12 by 6 to 8 foot patch for asparagus. Start this year for a spring crop next year. Dig deep, fill with loam, and plant April or May with 12 to 18 inch trenches. Do not place manure near roots. keep soil level and work trenches as plants grow.
The piece warns about manure losses from leaks and improper handling. It stresses returning straw to the land that produced it and avoiding bedding that absorbs liquid manures. It urges farmers to recover humus and fertility by minimizing losses and returning both organic byproducts to the soil for better soil health.
Agricultural note advises spreading or breaking cattle droppings with a spike tooth harrow set firmly. Proper treatment prevents grass loss and weed invasion where manure accumulates, aiding pasture recovery.
The text warns the danger of overfeeding infants and adults, noting infants need steady, balanced supply while adults may endure a few days’ delay in spring. It mentions risks like rickets, consumption, epilepsy, and heart issues believed to be worsened by malnutrition, urging professional guidance to correct errors.
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