Florida Trucking for Beginners (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1913. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... TABLES. V1tal1ty Of Seeds. All vegetable seeds have their limit in vitality. Some retain life longer than others, depending upon the condition, and the climate in which the seeds are kept. Seed should never be kept in air-tight receptacles, as seeds need air, the same as any other living matter. Below is a list showing the life of seeds. If they are older they are worthless. Also seeds do not keep so well in the South as in the dryer atmosphere of the North, and it will not be safe to use older seeds in the South than the limits given: Asparagus 2 years Beans 1 year Cantaloupes 3 years; Watermelons 6 years Beets 3 years Cabbage 3 years Carrots 1 year Cauliflower 2 years Celery 3 years Collard 4 years Corn (sweet) 2 years Cucumbers 4 years Egg Plant 5 years Lettuce 1 year Okra 3 years Onions 1 year Peas 1 year Parsley 2 years Peppers 2 years Pumpkins 5 years Spinach 1 year Squash 3 years Turnips 2 years Tobacco 4 years AVERAGE LENGTH OF TIME REQUIRED FOR VEGETABLE SEEDS TO GERMINATE. Beans from 4 to 8 days Beets from 8 to 15 days Cabbage from 4 to 8 days Cantaloupes from 5 to 10 days Cauliflower from 4 to 8 days Collards from 4 to 8 days Carrots from 14 to 20 days Celery from 12 to 20 days Corn from 5 to 9 days Cucumbers from 4 to 10 days Egg Plants from 7 to 20 days Lettuce from 3 to 5 days Mustard from 3 to 5 days Onions from 6 to 12 days Parsley from 20 to 30 days Peas from 5 to 10 days Peppers from 8 to 15 days Radish from 3 to 5 days Spinach from 8 to 15 days Squash from 6 to 9 days Tomatoes from 6 to 15 days Turnips from 3 to 5 days Watermelons from 6 to 12 days THE AVERAGE TIME IN FAVORABLE SEASONS FOR PLANTS TO MATURE FROM TIME OF THE SOWING OF THE SEED. Bush Beans, from 40 to 50 days, according to variety. Pole Beans, from 60 to 90 days, according to var...