The Farm Or a New And Entertaining Account of Rural Scences And Pursuits With
The Farm Or a New And Entertaining Account of Rural Scences And Pursuits With
Jefferys Taylor
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67 than to impart additional powers of growth. The land having been prepared by the plough and harrow, in the manner before explained, the seed is to be sown. There are three prin- cipal methods of performing this operation: namely, by broadcast, by dibbing, or by the drill. The first is no doubt the most ancient way; and considerable skill is required from, and practised by, the husbandman, in perform- ing this part of his duty. His walk, his throw, his grasp, must each be accurately timed and... measured, or his ground and seed would be greatly wasted, by having some spaces scarcely supplied, and others so overdone, that the plant would fail for want of room. He steps along the furrows with great regularity, and flings at such intervals, and in such quantities, as will ensure the designed allowance, which varies a little according to circumstances, about two 68 SOWING WHEAT. bushels to the acre is usual. It is afterwards harrowed in, and sometimes even ploughed; and in a few days or weeks the tiny tender blade appears, which has to endure the utmost rigour of our winter season.
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