About the Book

Offering detailed information on the production of 162 flower, herb, and vegetable crops, this essential resource for growers includes techniques and advice that work in real-life production, not just in the lab or trial greenhouse. Offered is information on how to decide what to grow, as well as tips about temperature, media, plant nutrition, irrigation, water quality, light, crop scheduling, and growth regulators. Details about propagation, growing, pest and disease control, troubleshooting, and post-harvest care are presented and arranged by genus name. Plants represented include annuals, perennials, pot foliage plants, flowering potted plants, herbs, and some vegetable bedding plants.

Product Details

Media: Hardcover Book, 736 pages

Language: English

Publisher: Ball Publishing

Edition: 17

ISBN-10: 1883052351

Publication Date: Sep. 30th, 2003

ISBN-13: 9781883052355

Dimensions: 7.30 x 10.10 x 1.90 inches

Shipping Weight: 3.70 lbs

• Categories: Gardening Reference