turn-plow

= -- Usually, the cultivation of the Peanut begins by first siding the rows with a turn-plow, small mould-board attached, by which the soil is thrown from the plants, and lapped into a small ridge in the middle of the balk.

The Peanut Plant Its Cultivation And Uses B. W. Jones

The third plowing is commonly performed with the cultivator, but if the ground is rough, the turn-plow will answer better.

The Peanut Plant Its Cultivation And Uses B. W. Jones

But should the crop get very grassy, (which should never be permitted), the turn-plow, with large mould-board attached, is used, in order to cover up as much of the grass as possible.

The Peanut Plant Its Cultivation And Uses B. W. Jones

With us the first plowing is generally done with the turn-plow, with a small mould-board attached, throwing the earth into the balk.

The Peanut Plant Its Cultivation And Uses B. W. Jones