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“...Governor in that colony ^). The inhabitants
now see the great importance of this industry, and the Government
has been induced to forbid the export of any plants for three
years. This variety is of a dark green colour, and has no spines
on the edges of the leaves. The absence of spines on the edges
saves trouble and expense in harvesting.
SOIL.
Pg. 82. Any dry, poor land will suit Sisal Hemp, but
rocky, gravelly soil is the best for the production of the
finest fibre. Moist land is not suitable, nor rich land, like old
Sugar Estates, for though the leaves grow well and fast, the
fibre is poor, and small in quantity. Shade is prejudicial, even
to the young plants.
PLANTING.
..... The plants are put out in straight rows: the distance
between the rows being 12 feet, and between the plants 6
feet in the rows.
It is necessary to keep the plants at this distance apart, for
if they are too close the leaves may be damaged in high winds,
resulting in great loss of fibre. Great care is taken in Yucatan...”
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