It may be stated in general terms that vegetables contain about 75 to 90 percent water, 5 to 15 percent carbohydrates, 1 to 2 percent protein, 0.7 to 1.0 percent ash, and a small amount of fats. That the mineral elements in vegetables are extraordinarily wholesome, no one questions. Their liberal use in the dietary will result in better health and longer life. Vegetables add bulk to the food, vary the diet and are most satisfactory as a summer food because they are not as high in calorific value as the more solid foods. Saving space in the garden.Space and time are saved by the use of "companion crops", "succession crops" and "marker crops". When two crops are growing on the same soil at the same time they are known as companion crops. Lettuce and beets may be growing side by side. These are "companion crops". A "succession crop" follows another crop. A "marker crop" is used to show the location of seeds planted, which germinate slowly. Thus, radish seeds and other quick germinating seeds may be planted in the same row with beets, parsnip, and onion seeds to mark the spot where these slowly germinating seeds were planted.
The right and the wrong way of cultivating corn
Some garden suggestions:
1. Do not make small beds or patches in the garden.
2. Never make paths in the garden, for they act as the best conductors for the escape of soil water.
3. Do not plant tall growing plants by small growing ones.
4. Never till the soil when it is too wet.
5. Make the rows as long as possible.
6. Plant seeds in rows just far enough apart so that they can be cultivated most easily, either by hand or with a cultivator.
7. Place the permanent plants near the edge of the garden.
8. Cultivate freely after each rain, when the soil is in good condition.