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maturity is slower in the cool temperature of fall and frost could come early, it is wise to allow two additional weeks in figuring a final planting date.
I Plant When Soil
Is Moist
Dry soil may present a problem with getting a uniform germination from seeds during midsummer. Plant your fall vegetables when the soil is moist after a rain, or thoroughly water i the area before you plant. Cover your seeds about twice as deeply as you did last spring.
Remember to restore fertility to the soil before planting your fall crops in a light layer of compost or aged manure, or a small application of a complete chemical fertilizer. Young plants also need sufficient moisture. Irrigate when necessary, and prevent weed growth by cultivation and mulching.
(Dr. Diane Relf is a horticulture specialist with Virginia Cooperative Extension and is a member of the faculty of Virginia Tech.)
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