SPINACH

With dung.

3 to 4 lb. superphosphate

2 to 3 lb. nitrate of soda



Without dung

4 to 5 lb. superphosphate

1 lb. sulphate of potash

3 to 4 lb. nitrate of soda



TOMATOES need large supplies of potash and phosphates to induce stocky

growth and abundance of flowers and fruit. Nitrogenous manures should be

withheld until the flowering stage, for they stimulate the production of

rank succulent stems and leaves which are specially liable to attacks of

fungus pests. After the fruit is set the application of small doses of

nitrate of soda, or sulphate of ammonia, as advised below, greatly

assists the swelling of the crop. The following mixtures worked into the

soil will be found beneficial for Tomatoes:--



5 to 6 lb. superphosphate 7 to 8 lb. basic slag

1 lb. sulphate of potash or 1 lb. sulphate of potash



Nitrate of soda, or sulphate of ammonia, at the rate of 1-1/2 to 2 lb.

per square rod, may be given with advantage as soon as the fruit is set.



TURNIP AND SWEDE.--For the development of fine roots a liberal supply of

phosphates is essential.



With dung.

1 lb. nitrate of soda

3 to 4 lb. superphosphate

3/4 lb. sulphate of potash



Without dung

2 lb. nitrate of soda

4 to 5 lb. superphosphate

1 lb. sulphate of potash