Farm Gardening with Hints on Cheap Manuring by Anonymous

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Author Anonymous
Title Farm Gardening with Hints on Cheap Manuring
Quick Cash Crops and How to Grow Them
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Summary "Farm Gardening with Hints on Cheap Manuring" by Anonymous is a practical guide on agricultural techniques, likely written in the late 19th century. The book aims to provide farmers with insights on growing cash crops and enhancing soil fertility using economical manuring methods. It reflects the agricultural context of the time, emphasizing the shift toward more intensive farming practices in the Eastern and Middle States of America. The opening of the text discusses the importance of rich soil for productive farming, noting that over-cropping can deplete nutrients unless proper manuring is applied. It explains the essentials of soil fertility, highlighting nitrogen, phosphoric acid, and potash as critical elements at risk of depletion. The text also touches on different types of fertilizers, including barnyard manure as the best option, and stresses the need for a systematic approach to conserve and use manure efficiently. This section sets the stage for further chapters on vegetable cultivation suited for gardens, making the book a valuable resource for both novice and experienced farmers looking to optimize their gardening strategies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class SB: Agriculture: Plant culture
Subject Vegetable gardening
Category Text
EBook-No. 36064
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 9, 2011
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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