Soft Fruit Growing for the Amateur - What to Plant, How to Prune and Manure, with a Chapter on Nuts, One on Mushrooms and Another on Composting
ISBN: 9781443734370 / Angielski / Twarda / 220 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Fruit can be grown almost anywhere says Mr. Bush, "if you are prepared to take the trouble" . However, quite often the most intelligent and ardent gardener can go wrong simply because the trouble he takes is ill-directed. This book, first published in 1942 and since twice reprinted and revised, tries to guide the amateur in the growing of soft fruits. The subject is dealt with methodically the general questions of aspect, soil, nursery material and planting procedure are reviewed first. There follows a discussion of the specific cultural details associated with the various soft fruits. The...
Fruit can be grown almost anywhere says Mr. Bush, "if you are prepared to take the trouble" . However, quite often the most intelligent and ardent gar...
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200,53 zł |
Growing Apples
ISBN: 9781409792130 / Angielski / Miękka / 182 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This antiquarian book contains a comprehensive guide to growing apples for commercial purposes, with information on the industry, setting up an orchard, equipment and tools needed, and much more. This detailed and accessible guide will be of considerable utility to anyone with an interest in producing apples, and is not to be missed by the discerning collector of such literature. Although old, much of the information contained herein is timeless, and will be of considerable service to modern readers. The chapters of this book include: 'The Industry', 'The Trees', 'Designing an Apple...
This antiquarian book contains a comprehensive guide to growing apples for commercial purposes, with information on the industry, setting up an orchar...
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141,82 zł |
World Crops: Cool Season Food Legumes: A Global Perspective of the Problems and Prospects for Crop Improvement in Pea, Lentil, Faba Bean and Chickpea
ISBN: 9789024736416 / Angielski / Twarda / 1230 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The genesis of the International Food Legume Research Conference (IFLRC) can be traced back to 1983 - and so this Volume, the Proceedings of that Conference, has had a gestation period of close to five years. Professor Norman Simmonds, the perennial Book Review Editor of Experimental Agriculture, has expressed the opinion (vol. 22, p. 201, 1986) that "Many symposial volumes are just plain awful!" Elsewhere (Nature vol. 312, pp. 201-2, 1984), Anthony Watkinson - then a Commissioning Editor at Oxford University Press has described several reasons which have led him to believe that "Conference...
The genesis of the International Food Legume Research Conference (IFLRC) can be traced back to 1983 - and so this Volume, the Proceedings of that Conf...
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1172,70 zł |
Blueberries, Cranberries and Other Vacciniums
ISBN: 9781604690729 / Angielski / Miękka / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This addition to our series offers a wealth of information and advice on growing blueberries, cranberries, lingonberries, and dozens of lesser-known relatives otherwise known as vacciniums. Jennifer Trehane explores the historical, ornamental, and edible aspects of Vaccinium, a diverse genus of more than 400 species. The culinary importance of these berry-bearing plants is well known, but too few people are aware of their ornamental potential. Many of the plants described in these pages have brightly colored young growth, flowers that are sometimes scented, and either evergreen or...
This addition to our series offers a wealth of information and advice on growing blueberries, cranberries, lingonberries, and dozens of lesser-known r...
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96,05 zł |
The American Apple Orchard - A Sketch of the Practice of Apple Growing in North America at the Beginning of the Twentieth Century
ISBN: 9781443784276 / Angielski / Miękka / 228 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This antiquarian book contains a comprehensive guide to keeping an apple orchard, being a sketch of the practice of apple growing in North America at the beginning of the twentieth century. A timeless handbook full of invaluable information and useful tips, The American Apple Orchard will be of utility to modern fruit growers, and would make for a great addition to collections of agricultural literature. Contents include: The Geography of Apple Growing, Apple Soils, Exposures, Windbreaks, Winterkilling, Starting the Orchard, A Good Nursery Tree, How to Get Trees, Methods of Propagation, Fall...
This antiquarian book contains a comprehensive guide to keeping an apple orchard, being a sketch of the practice of apple growing in North America at ...
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146,72 zł |
Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue of American Grape Vines - A Grape Growers Manual
ISBN: 9781444653748 / Angielski / Miękka / 168 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Originally published in 1883, this early works on American Grape Vines is extensively illustrated throughout. In this revised edition will also be found a far more exhaustive article on Grafting than was presented in the former. The author has also included a few hint on the subject of Wine Making, with much of the information still being useful and practical today this works is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of any grower. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are...
Originally published in 1883, this early works on American Grape Vines is extensively illustrated throughout. In this revised edition will also be fou...
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166,29 zł |
Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue of American Grape Vines - A Grape Growers Manual
ISBN: 9781444652703 / Angielski / Twarda / 168 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Originally published in 1883, this early works on American Grape Vines is extensively illustrated throughout. In this revised edition will also be found a far more exhaustive article on Grafting than was presented in the former. The author has also included a few hint on the subject of Wine Making, with much of the information still being useful and practical today this works is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of any grower. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are...
Originally published in 1883, this early works on American Grape Vines is extensively illustrated throughout. In this revised edition will also be fou...
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234,78 zł |
Physiology of the Pea Crop
ISBN: 9781578085705 / Angielski / Twarda / 298 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The contributors present vegetative and reproductive development, growth under non-limiting conditions and the nitrogen nutrition of the pea crop. Secondly, the effects of abiotic and biotic stresses on the development, growth and nitrogen uptake by the plant are studied.
The contributors present vegetative and reproductive development, growth under non-limiting conditions and the nitrogen nutrition of the pea crop. Sec...
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918,20 zł |
Defense Genes in Tomato
ISBN: 9781616685515 / Angielski / Miękka / 82 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. R-genes have been characterised over the years and classified into four classes - TNA, CNA, RAP/RAK and miscellaneous. This book reviews these different defense genes and the recent advances associated with them.
R-genes have been characterised over the years and classified into four classes - TNA, CNA, RAP/RAK and miscellaneous. This book reviews these differe...
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325,25 zł |
Genetic Resources of Phaseolus Beans: Their Maintenance, Domestication, Evolution and Utilization
ISBN: 9789024736850 / Angielski / Twarda / 614 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The period following the second world war has witnessed an expanding commitment to incr ased food production in tropical countries. Public and private initiatives at the national and international levels have led to the creation of programs geared specifically towards the improvement of food crops in tropical conditions. Examples of this increased commitment are the network of international agricultural research centers and numerous bilateral aid projects. As a consequence, crop improvement has become a truly worldwide endeavor, relying on an international network of institutions and...
The period following the second world war has witnessed an expanding commitment to incr ased food production in tropical countries. Public and private...
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781,79 zł |
Tomatoes: Agricultural Procedures, Pathogen Interactions & Health Effects
ISBN: 9781608768691 / Angielski / Twarda / 188 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Like other important crops, tomatoes also suffer huge crop losses due to many severe diseases. This book discusses the role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidative mechanisms during tomato-pathogen interactions. It reviews different defence gene
Like other important crops, tomatoes also suffer huge crop losses due to many severe diseases. This book discusses the role of reactive oxygen species...
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813,21 zł |
Ripe: The Search for the Perfect Tomato
ISBN: 9781582437125 / Angielski / Miękka / 300 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. As savory as any vegetable, as sweet as its fellow fruits, it inspires a cultlike devotion on all continents. The inimitable, versatile tomato has conquered the cuisines of Spain and Italy, and in America it is our most popular garden delicacy. Arthur Allen understands the spell of the tomato and he's our guide to its dramatic story. He begins by describing in mouthwatering detail the wonder of a truly delicious tomato, and then introduces the man who prospected for wild tomato genes in South America and made them available to tomato breeders. The story of enslaved Mexican Indians in the...
As savory as any vegetable, as sweet as its fellow fruits, it inspires a cultlike devotion on all continents. The inimitable, versatile tomato has con...
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74,04 zł |
Fruit Growing
ISBN: 9781445519104 / Angielski / Miękka / 188 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage book is a complete guide to growing fruit, with information on planting, grafting, budding, harvesting, pests and diseases, tools and equipment, and all other related aspects. Written by a veritable authority on the subject, this volume is highly recommended for anyone with an interest in growing fruit, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: General Survey, Is the Decision Wise, The Pleasure of Growing Fruit, Take the Work Seriously, Geographical Limitations, Elevation, Aspect, Soil, Rainfall, Intercropping, Plant Good...
This vintage book is a complete guide to growing fruit, with information on planting, grafting, budding, harvesting, pests and diseases, tools and equ...
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136,93 zł |
MR Cuthbert's Guide to Growing Soft Fruit
ISBN: 9781445518138 / Angielski / Miękka / 38 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage book is a complete guide to growing soft fruit, with information on tools and equipment, common problems, favourable varieties, and many other related aspects. Written by a veritable authority on the subject, this volume is highly recommended for anyone with an interest in growing soft fruit, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: Strawberries, Raspberries, Loganberries, Blackberries and Hybrid Berries, Gooseberries, Black Currants, Red and White Currants, A Cultivation Table, Planting a Strawberry Bed, Layering Strawberry...
This vintage book is a complete guide to growing soft fruit, with information on tools and equipment, common problems, favourable varieties, and many ...
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83,12 zł |
The Home Orchard Handbook: A Complete Guide to Growing Your Own Fruit Trees Anywhere
ISBN: 9781592537129 / Angielski / Miękka / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Crisp apples, tart lemons, lush figs, tender peaches--imagine the bounty of a late-summer farmer's market, right in your backyard Learning how to plant and care for fruit trees is a desirable, accessible activity for a wide range of people. It's a natural extension of many gardeners' repertoires, and the investment yields generations of results. Growing your own fruit ensures a fresh, delicious, abundant harvest for your family and friends for years to come. Fruit trees diversify a region's agricultural landscape and ecosystems, attracting pollinating bees, songbirds, and other desirable... Crisp apples, tart lemons, lush figs, tender peaches--imagine the bounty of a late-summer farmer's market, right in your backyard Learning how to ... |
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Improving Your Soil: Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-202
ISBN: 9781580172233 / Angielski / Miękka / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Create Fertile, Productive Soil, Anywhere Create fertile, productive soil for your garden Improving your soil both increases your yield of vegetables and fruit and makes your garden easier to tend.With Improving Your Soil, you ll learn the best ways to improve the soil in your garden. "Create Fertile, Productive Soil, Anywhere Create fertile, productive soil for your garden Improving your soil both increases your yield of... |
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The Tomato
ISBN: 9781446504147 / Angielski / Twarda / 132 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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166,29 zł |
Citrus: How to Grow and Use Citrus Fruits, Flowers, and Foliage
ISBN: 9781893443181 / Angielski / Miękka / 72 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Grow it Find the best types for your garden Use it Here are recipes for drinks, food, beauty products, household products, insect repellents, and more. Don't waste the fruit, peels, or even the blossoms. Citrus is one of the world's most useful herbs. In this colorful handbook, popular Florida author Monica Brandies shares her ways with wonderful citrus: * Buy or harvest citrus. Tips on selection and storage of the best fruit. * Grow citrus at home. Indoors in cool climates and outdoors in many southern states, here's what you need to know to keep your citrus trees and shrubs healthy. *...
Grow it Find the best types for your garden Use it Here are recipes for drinks, food, beauty products, household products, insect repellents, and m...
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82,92 zł |
Community Orchards Handbook
ISBN: 9781900322928 / Angielski / Miękka / 232 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "The Community Orchards Handbook" shows groups and individuals how to start their own community orchard, from getting support, tackling legal issues, and access to organizing working parties and selling produce. It gives suggestions on apple mapping and saving local varieties, and gives practical advice on planting, harvesting, and safeguarding an orchard. It also includes a comprehensive resources section and examples of successful community orchard projects across the UK."
"The Community Orchards Handbook" shows groups and individuals how to start their own community orchard, from getting support, tackling legal issues, ...
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193,31 zł |
Nitrogen Fixation by Legumes in Mediterranean Agriculture: Proceedings of a Workshop on Biological Nitrogen Fixation on Mediterranean-Type Agriculture
ISBN: 9789024736249 / Angielski / Twarda / 396 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Proceedings of a Workshop, ICARDA, Syria, April 14-17, 1986.
Proceedings of a Workshop, ICARDA, Syria, April 14-17, 1986.
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781,79 zł |