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CHITTING HOUSE [1 record]

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Record 1 2007-08-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Planting Techniques (Farming)
  • Root and Tuber Crops
DEF

A building in which potatoes can sprout and germinate.

OBS

"Chitting houses" or "chitting sheds" refer only to the germination of potatoes as opposed to the French term which is also used for other plants.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques de plantation
  • Culture des plantes sarclées
DEF

Bâtiment où l'on fait germer des semences, des plantes.

OBS

Les plants [de pommes de terre] sont stockés dans des clayettes, empilés les unes sur les autres.

Spanish

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