Guayule Seed Planting in Salinas California May 1942

In Salinas, California, fine guayule seeds are planted in a nursery with a mixture of sawdust and sand. This image from May 1942 captures agricultural practices of the era. Guayule, a desert shrub, was cultivated for its latex, used as a rubber substitute during World War II, reflecting innovative farming techniques of the time.

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