Fertilizers: The Source, Character and Composition of Natural, Home-Made and Manufactured Fertilizers, and Suggestions as to Their Use for Different Crops and Conditions (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edward B. Voorhees

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266266576 ISBN 13: 9780266266570

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Fertilizers: The Source, Character and Composition of Natural, Home-Made and Manufactured Fertilizers, and Suggestions as to Their Use for Different Crops and Conditions is a practical reference for farmers and gardeners.

It explains how soil fertility works, the role of different fertilizers, and how to choose and apply them for best results.

From natural and artificial sources to specific crop needs, this guide covers the fundamentals of plant food, how availability changes with soil type, and the economics behind fertilizer decisions. It emphasizes careful management, crop rotation, and the careful balancing of nutrients to maintain soil health and productive yields.

• Learn about available and unavailable plant-food and how they affect your crops.
• Understand the differences between natural manures and manufactured fertilizers.
• Explore application strategies for cereals, truck crops, fruits, vegetables, and specialty crops.
• See how to read and use fertilizer guarantees, trade values, and practical guidelines for purchase.

Ideal for readers of agricultural reference books, farm managers, and home gardeners seeking a grounded, systems-based approach to fertilization.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266266576
• ISBN 13: 9780266266570
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 422