The Potato: A Compilation of Information from Every Available Source (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Eugene H. Grubb

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0260163309 ISBN 13: 9780260163301

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unlock the practical power of a global staple.

This practical reference surveys the potato’s role in food systems, farming, and industry, offering clear insights drawn from a wide range of sources.

The book presents why the potato matters, how climate and soil affect growth, and how careful cultivation can lift yields. It also explores the potato’s place in markets, manufacturing uses, and daily cooking, making it a valuable resource for growers, cooks, and students of agricultural science.

• Why the potato is a major food source and how production compares globally
• Key factors that influence growing conditions, including climate and soils
• Practical steps in seed stock, planting, cultivation, irrigation, and harvest
• Ways the potato is used in industry, cooking, and nutrition

Ideal for readers interested in practical agriculture, food history, and the many roles this versatile plant plays in daily life.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260163309
• ISBN 13: 9780260163301
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 634