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C.B. and L.G. Wilson Farming In Adair Co., KY By: Col. Carlis B. Wilson Every farm in the area where we lived had this scene behind these brothers (see photo at end of story), some were on the owner's farm and others were share croppers. The farmers thought it was the most profitable crop that could be grown on those red banks of Adair county. While Adair County produced a good crop it was thought best to have "New Ground" in which to grow this burly. The clearing of the new ground was a lot of work. It usually involved felling of trees and cutting them up into logs or fire wood. Cleaning the ground of all debris such as small bushes by using a grubbing hoe and a axe. Once the brush and rocks was cleared from the field it was ready for plowing. A large beam type plow with a pointed plowshare and a cutting sword was used to brake the ground. This was no easy chore the ground was invested with stumps, roots and rocks which would hang the plow. The work mule was most desirable for the pulling of the plow, they could sense the plow getting hung in the undergrowth. Lessons were soon learned When the plants were set and given time to get established then the ground must be worked again to keep the weeds and grass from the plants after this was done about three times then the plants were ready for the young boys and girls to remove any worms that was on the plants, this could make one sick from the smell of the plants. After some time of growing the tops were taken off the plants so the leaves would spread and grow larger. Finally the time would come to cut and house the plants The graded plants were taken to a auction warehouse, this usually took place in late November or early December. What are the plants behind the Wilson Brothers? _Carlis B. WilsonThis story was posted on 2003-03-22 19:01:50
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