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Timely Hints for Growing Potatoes at Home
Washington March 22 Farmers seek guidance from the Agriculture Department on growing potatoes in backyards and vacant lots. They learn to cut seed into cone shaped pieces with an eye, plant 15 to 18 bushels per acre, cure cuttings indoors, and vary methods by soil and variety. The article covers soil prep, planting depth, row spacing, suitable varieties by region, and expected yields with practical planting tables.
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