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Seedlings: well begun is half done!

Seedlings are the start of a new crop, so the better their condition, the more likely you are to benefit at harvest time. Most experienced farmers will confirm that when seedlings grow rapidly into a uniform stand, the crop usually ends up well.

HARDENING CAN BE DONE BY WITHHOLDING NITROGEN OR WATER

Human nature also plays a

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