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Growing Root Vegetables: A Directory of Varieties and How to Cultivate Them Successfully
Richard Bird
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Description for Growing Root Vegetables: A Directory of Varieties and How to Cultivate Them Successfully
Hardcover. An illustrated gardener's guide to the different varieties of root vegetables, their history and cooking uses. Step-by-step instructions for preparing the soil, sowing, thinning seedlings, and harvesting and storing. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: WMPF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 190 x 219 x 12. Weight in Grams: 366.
As the name suggests, root vegetables are vegetables whose roots form the edible parts. These vegetables are highly nutritious and they are particularly tasty if they are home-grown and eaten soon after harvesting. In this book, the main types of root vegetables are described, with useful information about the different varieties that can be grown, their history, cultivation requirements and cooking uses. There is key advice on preparing the soil for new crops, growing root vegetables from seed, and making compost. A must for the novice grower, the book also provides information for the experienced gardener who wants to experiment ... Read more
As the name suggests, root vegetables are vegetables whose roots form the edible parts. These vegetables are highly nutritious and they are particularly tasty if they are home-grown and eaten soon after harvesting. In this book, the main types of root vegetables are described, with useful information about the different varieties that can be grown, their history, cultivation requirements and cooking uses. There is key advice on preparing the soil for new crops, growing root vegetables from seed, and making compost. A must for the novice grower, the book also provides information for the experienced gardener who wants to experiment ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Lorenz Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
365g
Number of Pages
64
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780754830948
SKU
V9780754830948
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-34
About Richard Bird
Richard Bird 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. Christine Ingram worked as a cooking editor on Woman magazine, then became a freelance writer, contributing to various magazines and books.
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