This edition had all images removed.
Title: Growing Crimson Clover
Series Title: United States Department of Agriculture Farmers' Bulletin No. 1142
Credits:
Produced by Tom Cosmas from files generously made available
by USDA through The Internet Archive. All resultant
materials are placed in the Public Domain.
Summary: "Growing Crimson Clover" by Leonard Wheeler Kephart is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This Farmers' Bulletin focuses on the cultivation of crimson clover, a valued cover crop and forage plant primarily used in the Middle Atlantic and Southeastern United States. The book discusses practical agricultural methods for growing crimson clover, including soil preparation, seeding techniques, and care for the crop. In this detailed guide, Kephart addresses various aspects of growing crimson clover, including its historical background, optimal growing conditions, and best practices for sowing and maintaining the crop. He explains the importance of proper soil management, the timing of seeding, and the benefits of combining crimson clover with other crops or using nurse crops for protection. The bulletin also highlights common issues such as drought affecting young plants, provides insight into fertilization needs, and discusses diseases that may impact crimson clover production. Overall, the publication serves as a comprehensive resource for farmers seeking to improve soil health and cultivate this beneficial legume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Kephart, L. W. (Leonard Wheeler), 1892-1988
EBook No.: 63166
Published: Sep 10, 2020
Downloads: 135
Language: English
Subject: Crimson clover
LoCC: Agriculture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Growing Crimson Clover
Series Title: United States Department of Agriculture Farmers' Bulletin No. 1142
Credits:
Produced by Tom Cosmas from files generously made available
by USDA through The Internet Archive. All resultant
materials are placed in the Public Domain.
Summary: "Growing Crimson Clover" by Leonard Wheeler Kephart is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This Farmers' Bulletin focuses on the cultivation of crimson clover, a valued cover crop and forage plant primarily used in the Middle Atlantic and Southeastern United States. The book discusses practical agricultural methods for growing crimson clover, including soil preparation, seeding techniques, and care for the crop. In this detailed guide, Kephart addresses various aspects of growing crimson clover, including its historical background, optimal growing conditions, and best practices for sowing and maintaining the crop. He explains the importance of proper soil management, the timing of seeding, and the benefits of combining crimson clover with other crops or using nurse crops for protection. The bulletin also highlights common issues such as drought affecting young plants, provides insight into fertilization needs, and discusses diseases that may impact crimson clover production. Overall, the publication serves as a comprehensive resource for farmers seeking to improve soil health and cultivate this beneficial legume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Kephart, L. W. (Leonard Wheeler), 1892-1988
EBook No.: 63166
Published: Sep 10, 2020
Downloads: 135
Language: English
Subject: Crimson clover
LoCC: Agriculture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.