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Growing Greens: A Directory Of Varieties And How To Cultivate Them Successfully
Richard Bird
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Description for Growing Greens: A Directory Of Varieties And How To Cultivate Them Successfully
Hardcover. An illustrated guide to the different varieties of greens, their history and cooking uses. Step-by-step instructions for preparing the soil, sowing under glass, planting out in rows or blocks, and harvesting and storing greens. Num Pages: 64 pages, Over 150 photographs. BIC Classification: WMPF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 190 x 220 x 12. Weight in Grams: 368.
Greens are highly nutritious, contributing essential vitamins and minerals to the diet, and they are particularly tasty if they are home-grown and eaten soon after harvesting. In this book, the main types of greens are described and illustrated, with useful information about the different varieties that can be grown, their history, cultivation requirements and cooking uses. There are step-by-step instructions for planting greens, as well as keeping them in tip-top condition by dealing with pests and diseases. A must for novices and experienced growers alike, the book is ideal for anyone who wants to experiment with new varieties.
Greens are highly nutritious, contributing essential vitamins and minerals to the diet, and they are particularly tasty if they are home-grown and eaten soon after harvesting. In this book, the main types of greens are described and illustrated, with useful information about the different varieties that can be grown, their history, cultivation requirements and cooking uses. There are step-by-step instructions for planting greens, as well as keeping them in tip-top condition by dealing with pests and diseases. A must for novices and experienced growers alike, the book is ideal for anyone who wants to experiment with new varieties.
Product Details
Publisher
Lorenz Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
367g
Number of Pages
64
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780754831402
SKU
V9780754831402
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1
About Richard Bird
Richard Bird has been gardening since childhood, and maintains a large garden where his abiding passion for growing vegetables is very evident. He is a full-time author on gardens and plants, and has written nearly 30 books on kitchen gardening, fruit trees, vegetable gardens, topiary and pruning.
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