23 MAY 1952, Page 14

The Potato Patch

Earth up early potatoes after weeding between the rows. It helps to aerate the soil, and encourages the spreading of tubers if the ground is well forked before drawing up the ridges. Where the potato-patch has been -manured, artificials are not necessary, but, if a stimulant is required, it should be parked in after weeding and before earthing up.

IAN' NIALL.