CULTIVATION

We can do no better than to quote from Mr. Fuller. He says:SFCC 12.4

“A plow or cultivator may be used for keeping the weeds down in summer, but keep the soil as nearly level as possible; never bank up the plants, and let them remain in this situation for any considerably time. A small plow may be used to break up the soil between the rows whenever it is necessary, but the cultivator should be passed over it soon after, to level it down again.”SFCC 12.5

“Clean cultivation is important, because if the plants become choked with grass and weeds, they will check their growth, and not only the fruiting canes will suffer for moisture, but those intended for the next season’s crop.”SFCC 13.1