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Technical
Information for the Victory Gardener—(Continued)
Soil Tests
Lime
Fertilizer
Organic Matter
Soil Preparation for Planting
Garden Planning
Proper Time to Plant
Watering and Irrigation
Cultivating and Hoeing
Summer Mulches
Proper Time to Harvest
Caring for Surplus Crops
Perennial Vegetables and Small Fruits
Pest Control and Rabbit Control
VICTORY GARDEN CERTIFICATES
UTILIZATION AND CONSERVATION OF FRUITS AND
VEGETABLES
Retain Nutritive Values
Methods of Conserving
Principal Nutrient Value and Recommended Conserving
Method for Each of the Common Vegetables and Fruits
A Family Budget of Garden Products to be Conserved
When to Harvest Vegetables and Fruits for Best
Preservation
HOME CONSERVATION OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Preparation of Garden Products for Conserving
Source Material on Conserving
Procedures and Times for Processing
Jars and Covers
Canning Meat
Freezing Vegetables and Fruits
Drying and Dehydrating
Construction of Home Food Dehydrators
Brining and Fermenting Vegetables
Home Storage of Fruits and Vegetables
Preservation of Nutrients in Cooking or Canning Fruits and
Vegetables
Use Fruits and Vegetables Produced Nearby
ORGANIZING, EQUIPPING, AND OPERATING A
COMMUNITY CANNING CENTER
General Considerations
Organizing the Community for a Food Conservation Center
Information on Food Preservation Programs
First Steps in Setting Up a Center
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Victory Gardens
Handbook of the
Victory Garden Committee
War Services, Pennsylvania
State Council of Defense
April, 1944
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