Potatoes, How to Grow and Show Them: A Practical Guide to the Cultivation and General Treatment of the Potato (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James Pink

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0666158029 ISBN 13: 9780666158024

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Potatoes, How to Grow and Show Them is a practical guide to cultivating and handling potatoes for table use and exhibition.

It explains why the potato has become so important, and how better growing and care can boost yields and quality.

This edition covers the potato’s natures, uses, and nutritive value, with practical advice on field culture, selection of varieties, and methods that support robust crops and successful exhibitions. It combines historical context with hands-on guidance for growers and show entrants alike.

• Understand the potato’s role in food security and industry
• Learn about types, planting, and soil preparation
• Get step-by-step tips for healthier plants and larger yields
• Discover how to prepare and present potatoes for shows

Ideal for readers interested in home farming, gardening, and historical agricultural practices.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0666158029
• ISBN 13: 9780666158024
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 158