The Manual Of Seed Saving: Harvesting, Storing And Sowing Techniques For Vegetables, Herbs And Fruits (Hb)

Author: Andrea Heistinger

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  • : $59.99 AUD
  • : 9781604693829
  • : Timber Press, Incorporated
  • : Timber Press, Incorporated
  • : August 2013
  • : 229mm X 178mm X 25mm
  • : November 2013
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  • : English
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Barcode 9781604693829
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Description

This comprehensive guide to saving vegetable seeds contains the kind of high-level, technical information needed by market gardeners and self- sufficiency practitioners to refine their seed saving techniques. With rising seed prices and increasing demand for heirloom varieties, the carefully trialled and reliable techniques detailed in this book will allow producers to develop their product lines; they will be able to deliver improved flavours and textures to consumers.

Author description

Andrea Heistinger works professionally as an agronomist, author and educator, focusing on the fields of plant breeding for organic agriculture and the practical knowledge of farmers and gardeners.