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HOW MAY SURPLUS CROPS BE CARED FOR?
Surpluses of perishable vegetables may be shared with neighbors who have
insufficient supplies, or certain of them may be canned, dried, pickled,
frozen, or salted. Root crops, cabbage, squashes, potatoes, and the
like, which mature late in the season, may be stored.
For details of
canning, drying, freezing, salting, or other methods of preserving
vegetables and fruits, secure a copy of "Conserving Victory Garden
Products" from your local Victory Garden Committee, or a copy of The
Pennsylvania State College Agricultural Extension Leaflet on the
respective method of preservation.
For details of storage, secure from the Agricultural Extension Service a
copy of Leaflet No. 84, Storing Vegetables. This and other Extension
publications may be obtained from the office of the County Agricultural
Extension Representative in the county seat, or from The Pennsylvania
State College School of Agriculture, State College, Pennsylvania.
SHOULD PERENNIAL VEGETABLES AND SMALL FRUITS
BE INCLUDED IN VICTORY GARDENS? In very small
gardens, space usually does not permit the growing of perennial crops,
such as asparagus, rhubarb, and berries which require from one to three
years before harvesting begins. In larger areas space along one side of
the garden may be devoted to these vegetables and fruits. The farm home
garden should contain asparagus, strawberries, raspberries,
blackberries, grapes, and other small fruits. Rhubarb presents
difficulties in view of restrictions on sugar. Even on small town lots,
a few of these kinds such as asparagus and currants, may be grown as
ornamentals in sunny spots along borders.
Refer any Special Questions or Difficulties to Your Victory Garden
Committee; if Further Help is Needed, Ask the Assistance of the County
Agricultural Representative (County Agent), County Home Economics
Extension Representative, or The Pennsylvania State College School of
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Victory Gardens
Handbook of the
Victory Garden Committee
War Services, Pennsylvania
State Council of Defense
April, 1944
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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