Fruit & Nuts: A Comprehensive Guide to the Cultivation, Uses and Health Benefits of Over 300 Food-producing Plants - Hardcover

Lyle, Susanna

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0881927597 ISBN 13: 9780881927597

Publisher: Timber Press, 2006

Synopsis

An informative and comprehensive guide to growing and using more than 300 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.

About this title

Book Description:

This inspirational book will encourage gardeners to grow and use a wider variety of edible plants. An informative and comprehensive guide to growing and using more than 300 species of fruit and nuts, it is suitable for home gardeners, horticulture professionals, orchardists, and nutritionists.

From the Publisher:

An informative and comprehensive guide to growing and using more than 300 species of fruit and nuts, it is suitable for home gardeners, horticulture professionals, orchardists, and nutritionists.

About this edition

• Publisher: Timber Press
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0881927597
• ISBN 13: 9780881927597
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 480