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School: Rockfield (roll number 15378)

Location:
Rockfield, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Caoimhín Ó Duibhín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0174, Page 271

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  1. The Potato Crop

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    First of all the land is ploughed up. Then it is made into ridges. Next the seed is sown in rows three to each row. Then manure is spread lightly on top of the ridges. Next the "suchs" are dug up.
    After some time when the stalks appear they are sprayed with bluestone and washing soda. Then they are dug up and put into pits in the field. Then they are brought home and put into a pit.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. potatoes (~2,701)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Justin Kelly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Coolaney, Co. Sligo