Fruit and Nuts A Comprehensive Guide to the Cultivation, Uses and Health Benefits of over 300 Food-Producing Plants

Name: Fruit and Nuts A Comprehensive Guide to the Cultivation, Uses and Health Benefits of over 300 Food-Producing Plants
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ISBN: 9780881927597

ISBN-10: 0881927597

ISBN-13: 9780881927597

Edition: 2006

Authors: Susanna Lyle

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An informative and comprehensive guide to growing and using more than 200 species of fruits and nuts, this A-Z reference will inspire gardeners to grow and use a wider variety of edible plants. Each entry includes a brief history, detailed description, and authoritative information on propagation, as well as helpful advice about harvesting times and methods, cultivation and location needs, pruning, pests and diseases, nutrition and health benefits, and medicinal uses. An extensive, annotated list of cultivars will help gardeners and growers select the most appropriate plants for their location and needs. Suitable for home gardeners, horticulture professionals, orchardists, and nutritionists.

Book details

List price: $59.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Timber Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 4/17/2006
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 480
Size: 9.00" wide x 11.75" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 4.884
Language: English




Introduction to fruits and nuts


Plant groups : their evolution and classification


Plants and sex


Types of fruit and nuts


Plant structure


Plant types


Cultivation


Container culture


Planting out and establishment


Propagation


Variations in yield : biennial (alternate) bearing


Pruning and training


Dealing with pests and diseases


Health benefits from fruits and nuts



Plant species



Plants for differing conditions and uses