This book explains how to grow potatoes at home, in a school, or as part of a community project. The author uses the lessons to introduce various scientific topics, such as the life cycle of the potato, how to identify potato diseases, and proper soil treatment for growing the crop. This book is part of a larger historical collection of agricultural topics produced by the Department of Agriculture. In this book, the author positions the potato as a staple food crop that is easy and affordable to grow and has the potential to increase the nutritional value of a family's diet. The book provides an interesting look back at potato cultivation in the early 1900s and will be useful to anyone interested in gardening, food production, or American agricultural history.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explains how to grow potatoes at home, in a school, or as part of a community project. The author uses the lessons to introduce various scientific topics, such as the life cycle of the potato, how to identify potato diseases, and proper soil treatment for growing the crop. This book is part of a larger historical collection of agricultural topics produced by the Department of Agriculture. In this book, the author positions the potato as a staple food crop that is easy and affordable to grow and has the potential to increase the nutritional value of a family's diet. The book provides an interesting look back at potato cultivation in the early 1900s and will be useful to anyone interested in gardening, food production, or American agricultural history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781528077071_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LX-9781528077071
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