The article discusses the effects of fertilizers, light, temperature, and humidity on tomato and cucumber crops. Fertilizers had minimal impact on tomato growth, with phosphates causing some depression but nitrogen and potash having little effect. The results suggest a distinction between virgin soils and those used for a long time. For cucumbers, phosphates sometimes depressed the crop, and temperature was the key factor, with cooler conditions producing more fruit. The article also touches on the economic impact of reduced food supplies, particularly meat, flour, sugar, and potatoes, and the need for efficient rationing. It highlights the importance of protein and suggests that oatmeal could be a better source of protein than meat. The author also discusses the need for a comprehensive national health service to reduce infant and child mortality and the potential benefits of establishing a Ministry of Health to coordinate public health and medical services.The article discusses the effects of fertilizers, light, temperature, and humidity on tomato and cucumber crops. Fertilizers had minimal impact on tomato growth, with phosphates causing some depression but nitrogen and potash having little effect. The results suggest a distinction between virgin soils and those used for a long time. For cucumbers, phosphates sometimes depressed the crop, and temperature was the key factor, with cooler conditions producing more fruit. The article also touches on the economic impact of reduced food supplies, particularly meat, flour, sugar, and potatoes, and the need for efficient rationing. It highlights the importance of protein and suggests that oatmeal could be a better source of protein than meat. The author also discusses the need for a comprehensive national health service to reduce infant and child mortality and the potential benefits of establishing a Ministry of Health to coordinate public health and medical services.