Spurry

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Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Spurry (Spergula sativa, which see) has long been grown in Germany, France, Holland, and Belgium, where its value as a soil-renovator and as a forage crop was early recognized. It is an annual, and when sown in the spring matures seed in ten to twelve weeks from time of sowing. This plant possesses special value as a renovator for sandy soils. It has long been used by the farmers of Holland to hold in place the shifting sands along the seashore. So well adapted is it to sand that it has been termed "the clover of sandy lands." It is not recommended for the American farmer except where the soil is so poor that other plants fail. In such circumstances it may be used as a cover-crop to plow under. The seed may be sown any time from April to August, but in orchards it would better be sown in July. Sow at the rate of six quarts to the acre. The seed being small, it should be lightly harrowed in upon a well-fitted soil. It is very persistent in the production of seed, and upon fertile soils it will maintain itself for several years unless thorough cultivation is given. Where soils are in fair condition and other crops will grow, it is doubtful whether spurry has any place. Sometimes written spurrey. CH The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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References

• Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963

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