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1) Interplantinq = growing 2 o more plants together
in the same space so that t ey produce more fruits
and vegetables of high qual'ty; Example = broccoli
interplanted with lettuce; adishes with tomatoes
2) Companion planting = growin plants together which
have similar cultural needs to aid in plant health
and insect control; example^ = marigolds with bush
beans; basil with tomatoes I
3) Succession planting = new crops in space
vacated by harvested get several crops from
the same space in one season; Example = spring
lettuce followed by
succeeded by fall
spinach
(There is no documentation tha any of these planting
methods were practiced by the Moravians. However,
such gardening practices were fairly common in the
18th and 19th centuries to in rease food production.
They were likely favored by t e Moravians.)
a. Mention the following 19th cen ury horticultural methods
when demonstrated in the garde
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2) Preparing the soil for planting - turning the soil
1) Staking of plants using nat ral materials (branches,
pea brush, poles arranged i tee pee formation,
plants supporting each othe )
with spades and occasional1 double-digging and
trenching of garden beds extremely poor soils
3) Conserving water using mulches of straw, composted
leaves, pine needles, and g ass clippings
4)
Improvhg soil fertility wi h organic amendments
such as compost, wood ashes animal manure and bone
and blood meal
1) Compost bins
3. Cape Fear Bank Garden
in their gardens.
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