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CEASE CUTTING ASPARAGUS

... CEASE CUTTING ASPARAGUS. matter how tempting the shoots may near after this date, the careful cnltiva?*. will not a single shoot; rather will be»in to afford the bed that attention without which he can scarcely hope to obtain P next Beaaon - little rx ...

Published: Friday 26 June 1931
Newspaper: Ballymena Observer
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 203 | Page: 7 | Tags: none

Planting an Asparagus Bed

... Planting an Asparagus Bed. A bed 3 feet wide will take two rows of plants; a bed 5 feet wide will take three rows. Great care must be taken that the roots do not become dry; they should be covered with mat while waiting to planted. They must be covered ...

Published: Friday 06 April 1934
Newspaper: Ballymena Observer
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Illustrated | Words: 328 | Page: 3 | Tags: none

SALT FOP. ASPARAGUS

... SALT FOP. ASPARAGUS. From now to the end of August agricultural salt may applied to asparagus beds in showery weather. The salt is excellent fertiliser for the vegetable. It is quick in its action, so that the roots arc enabled to absorb the food. Nutriment ...

Published: Friday 13 June 1941
Newspaper: Ballymena Observer
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 81 | Page: 3 | Tags: none

MAKING AN ASPARAGUS BED

... MAKING AN ASPARAGUS BED Soon it will time to plant asparagus, and no time should be lost in preparing the l»ed. The ground should be cultivated to a depth of 2£ feet, manure being mixed with the soil. Old vegetable refuse can buried with advantage in ...

Published: Friday 19 March 1937
Newspaper: Ballymena Observer
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 106 | Page: 2 | Tags: none

CEASE CUTTING ASPARAGUS

... CEASE CUTTING ASPARAGUS. After this time it unwise continue cutting asparagus, as that cannot done any longer without weakening the plants. The deterioration of an asparagus bed is chiefly due late cutting. From now throughout the summer the object must ...

Published: Friday 23 June 1939
Newspaper: Ballymena Observer
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 73 | Page: 2 | Tags: none

Home grown asparagus

... Home grown asparagus THE first of the delicious home-grown asparagus could be making an appearance before April is out. This can be served with melted butter or with Hollandaise sauce. To make the sauce soften, but do not melt, four ounces (100 g butter ...

Published: Thursday 29 April 1982
Newspaper: Ballymena Observer
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 99 | Page: 11 | Tags: none

A NOVEL ASPARAGUS STEAMER

... A NOVEL ASPARAGUS STEAMER. For cooking asparagus the best utensil is large tin coffee-pot. Its height admits of the standing on end. Its narrowness prevents the tips from toppling over. The spout gives outlet in case the water boiling over; and the closed ...

Published: Friday 30 May 1913
Newspaper: Ballymena Observer
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 153 | Page: 10 | Tags: none

WHY NOT MAKE AN ASPARAGUS BED!

... WHY NOT MAKE AN ASPARAGUS BED! A suitable time to plant asparagus bed is in April. The bed should be prepared without delay. The ground should dug 2 feet deep and manure mixed with the soil. Old vegetable refuse may be buried at the bottom of the trench ...

Published: Friday 24 March 1939
Newspaper: Ballymena Observer
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 172 | Page: 2 | Tags: none

DON’T FORGET ASPARAGUS KALE

... DON’T FORGET ASPARAGUS KALE. Asparagus kale is one of the most useful of all spring vegetables for allotment holders and amateurs; the sprouts or young shoots make an excellent dish. Now suitable time to sow seeds to provide plante for putting out in ...

Published: Friday 01 June 1928
Newspaper: Ballymena Observer
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 89 | Page: 2 | Tags: none

MAKE A NEW ASPARAGUS BED

... MAKE A NEW ASPARAGUS BED. Tliij is the best lime to plant asparagus. The site should have been prepared hy deep irenehing and manuring. Two-year-old plants arc best, and should be got in the soil soon possible. Three rows on sft. bed are sufficient. Place ...

Published: Friday 25 April 1930
Newspaper: Ballymena Observer
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 172 | Page: 7 | Tags: none

How to Plant an Asparagus Bed. Three-year-old roots will provide asparagus next year, but two-year-old roots, ..

... How to Plant an Asparagus Bed. Three-year-old roots will provide asparagus next year, but two-year-old roots, or even those one year old, which arc cheaper, may be planted. The roots should be set in zigzag fashion (as shown in the sketch) at 18 inches ...

Published: Friday 22 April 1932
Newspaper: Ballymena Observer
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 84 | Page: 2 | Tags: none