Fundamentals of Vegetable Production

Fundamentals of Vegetable Production
Author: M K Rana
Publisher: New India Publishing Agency
Total Pages: 4
Release: 2020-01-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9390175410

This book on fundamentals of vegetable production includes the on prospects and scope of vegetable farming, constraints in vegetable production, importance of vegetables in human nutrition, classification of vegetables, types of vegetable gardening, climatic impact on vegetable production, seed treatment, nursery management, sowing and transplanting, manures, fertilizers, biofertilizers, water management, mulching and weed management in vegetable crops since the information on the previously mentioned aspects is scattered at diverse sources. This book is self-contained document aimed at imparting elementary knowledge to the undergraduate and postgraduate students, Horticulture Development Officers of the State Horticulture Department and others who have interest in gaining basic knowledge in the field of vegetable crop production. Adoption of scientific knowledge will definitely be rewarding to the vegetable growers and the nation, which ultimately achieves the goal of obtaining higher production. This book is aimed at providing systematic information on all modern principles of vegetable production at a single source. The book contains latest information on fundamentals of vegetable production. The book has been written in a very simple language, which is easy to understand. It is believed that this book will find wide acceptability and undoubtedly assist the students in developing knowledge, skills and expertise regarding principle aspects of vegetable production. This book will prove to be a milestone for the undergraduate students of Agriculture and postgraduate students of Vegetable Science, teachers, Horticulture Extension Specialists, Horticulture Development Officers of the State Horticulture Department and it can also be of great use to the progressive farmers who are intended to take up vegetable cultivation either on a small or commercial scale.

Fundamentals Of Vegetable Crop Production

Fundamentals Of Vegetable Crop Production
Author: B. Nair
Publisher: Scientific Publishers
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2014-02-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9386237350

The book discusses and covers all the basics of vegetable production in a precise manner. The latest area, production and recent scenario of vegetables in the world market are also detailed. It covers nearly all the aspects of vegetables starting from the classification, nitty-gritty, detailed agronomic practices to the harvest, storage and vale addition. The role of various nutrients along with their deficiency symptoms is included in the book. The major weeds, pests and diseases as well as their management is discribed in the book. The book can be very useful for the students of graduate level, post graduate level, doctorate level and for preparing various competitive examinations. It also contains question bank which could be extremely helpful for the students.

Vegetable Production

Vegetable Production
Author: Ib Libner Nonnecke
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 678
Release: 1989
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780442267216

This is an up-to-date comprehensive text and reference on vegetable production in America and Canada for vegetable growers, handlers and marketers. Divided into three parts, this book discusses principles of vegetable production, explores the science and technology of vegetable crops (covering 12 major crop areas) and provides a glossary of terms used throughout. Nonnecke relates the most useful technology to each topic covered and emphasizes the key role of good husbandry as well as the opportunity for each region to deliver seasonably or year-round abundant, high-quality produce.

Principles of Vegetable Crop Production

Principles of Vegetable Crop Production
Author: R. Fordham
Publisher:
Total Pages: 232
Release: 1985
Genre: Truck farming
ISBN:

Sets out the principles of commercial vegetable production. Consideration is given to: locational and climatic factors; the influence of soil; nutritional requirements; plant propagation and establishment; mechanization; pest control; irrigation; harvesting; storage and marketing systems.

Vegetable Production and Practices

Vegetable Production and Practices
Author: Gregory E Welbaum
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 488
Release: 2015-01-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1780645341

Successful vegetable production in a modern competitive market requires an understanding of many more factors than the biology of crops and the production techniques involved. This major new textbook brings the science and practice of vegetable production right up to date by addressing modern culture techniques and the recent challenges of consumer demand facing producers today. It introduces vegetable production from the perspective of producing high quality produce that satisfies the needs of the modern consumer. Beginning with the basics of how vegetables are grown using high and low input methods, including organic and sustainable production techniques, the book goes on to introduce and discuss many topics covered less comprehensively in older texts, including Good Agricultural Practices to improve quality, reduce biological contamination and secure food safety; water management; cropping systems; plasticulture; protected culture and mineral nutrition. Vegetable Production and Practices also introduces the use of molecular biology for genetic improvement of crops. Issues specific to individual vegetable crops are addressed by family, including their diseases, harvesting, quality attributes and other issues of increasing importance to consumers, including the role of vegetables in human health. Professor Gregory E. Welbaum has a long history of teaching successful courses in horticulture at Virginia Tech and other universities in the US and worldwide. Vegetable Production Practices has been specifically designed to accompany courses in vegetable crop production, so is ideally suited to inspire students in crop and horticultural sciences, as well as provide a useful reference for experienced practitioners.

Grow Cook Eat

Grow Cook Eat
Author: Willi Galloway
Publisher: Sasquatch Books
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2012-02-07
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1570617953

Conscious foodies will love this easy-to-follow guide on creating garden-to-table meals—with tips on growing and storing your own harvest, plus delicious recipes From sinking a seed into the soil through to sitting down to enjoy a meal made with vegetables and fruits harvested right outside your back door, this gorgeous kitchen gardening book is filled with practical, useful information for both novices and seasoned gardeners alike. Grow Cook Eat will inspire people who already buy fresh, seasonal, local, organic food to grow the food they love to eat. For those who already have experience getting their hands dirty in the garden, this handbook will help them refine their gardening skills and cultivate gourmet quality food. The book also fills in the blanks that exist between growing food in the garden and using it in the kitchen with guides to 50 of the best-loved, tastiest vegetables, herbs, and small fruits. The guides give readers easy-to-follow planting and growing information, specific instructions for harvesting all the edible parts of the plant, advice on storing food in a way that maximizes flavor, basic preparation techniques, and recipes. The recipes at the end of each guide help readers explore the foods they grow and demonstrate how to use unusual foods, like radish greens, garlic scapes, and green coriander seeds.

The Absolute Guide To The Essentials Of Vegetable Cultivation For Starters

The Absolute Guide To The Essentials Of Vegetable Cultivation For Starters
Author: Margot Ortega
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-08-25
Genre:
ISBN:

Vеgеtаblе" іѕ асtuаllу nоt а scientific tеrm аnd ѕіmрlу rеfеrѕ tо thе еdіblе раrt оf thе рlаnt: rооtѕ/tubеrѕ, ѕtеmѕ, lеаvеѕ, еtс. They аrе аn іmроrtаnt раrt оf wоrld cuisine thаt еnаblеd uѕ tо ѕurvіvе thrоugh соuntlеѕѕ mіllеnnіа, fоllоwіng us thrоugh thе age оf еаrlу сіvіlіzаtіоnѕ, rіѕе аnd fаll оf many сulturеѕ оvеr thе lаѕt four thоuѕаnd уеаrѕ, аnd fіnаllу rеасhіng mоdеrn рорulаrіtу that thеу hаvе tоdау. Nо mаttеr whеrе уоu lіvе, еаtіng vеgеtаblеѕ represents іmроrtаnt раrt оf уоur dаіlу dіеt thаt рrоvіdеѕ your bоdіеѕ wіth іmроrtаnt nutrіеntѕ. Bесаuѕе оf thеіr versatility іn tеrmѕ оf сооkіng (wе саn еаt thеm rаw, bоіlеd, сооkеd, аnd drіеd), wіdе аrrау оf сultіvаtіоn tесhnіԛuеѕ, untоld wауѕ thеу саn hеlр uѕ in dаіlу рrоblеmѕ that dоn't rеԛuіrе uѕ еаtіng thеm, аnd hіgh nutrіtіоnаl vаluеѕ, vеgеtаblеѕ rерrеѕеntеd еxtrеmеlу іmроrtаnt соmmоdіtу fоr humаnkіnd. Durіng ѕоmе реrіоdѕ оf оur grоwth frоm еаrlу tо mоdеrn сіvіlіzаtіоn, certain tуреѕ оf vеgеtаblеѕ wеrе rеgаrdеd аѕ еxtrеmеlу іmроrtаnt, оftеn bеіng vаluеd mоrе thаn mоnеу, gоld оr аnу оthеr соmmоdіtу thаt wе оwnеd. Durіng thе lаѕt fіvе hundrеd уеаrѕ, mаnу vеgеtаblеѕ thаt wеrе соnfіnеd tо thеіr аnсіеnt brееdіng grоundѕ ѕuddеnlу bесоmе trаdіng соmmоdіtіеѕ оf ever-expanding Eurореаn соuntrіеѕ. Durіng thе "Agе оf Sаіl" thаt lаѕtеd bеtwееn 1500ѕ аnd 1800ѕ, аll mоdеrn vegetables wеrе fіnаllу аblе tо rеасh аll fоur соrnеrѕ оf the еаrth, рrоvіdіng bеttеr nutrіtіоn аnd mеdісіnаl hеlр tо еvеrуоnе. However, nоt еvеrуbоdу accepted аll vеgеtаblеѕ оn thеіr dіnіng tаblе. For thе longest timem, Amеrісаnѕ thоught роtаtо to bе ѕuіtаblе fоr hоrѕеѕ, роtаtоеѕ wеrе іgnоrеd bесаuѕе thеіr trее аnd lеаvеѕ wеrе tоxіс, аnd ѕоmе оf thеm wеrе іgnоrеd оnlу bесаuѕе оf rеlіgіоuѕ bеlіеfѕ (Buddhіѕtѕ dіd nоt lіkе gаrlіс bеtwееn 1ѕt аnd 10th сеnturу AD, Eurореаnѕ dіѕlіkеd роtаtо bесаuѕе іt wаѕ nоt mеntіоnеd іn thе bіblе, etc.).

Hot Beds

Hot Beds
Author: Jack First
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2013-01-10
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 0857841084

A low-cost, sustainable approach to cultivating out-of-season vegetables in small spaces, using the age-old technique of growing in hot beds. The ancient method of growing vegetables in hot beds, used by the Victorians and by the Romans, harnesses the natural process of decay to cultivate out-of-season crops. In this easy-to-use guide, Jack First shares essential tips on how to reap the rewards available from modernizing and adapting this remarkable technique. With just stable manure (or alternatives), a simple frame and a small space to build your bed, you can be harvesting salads in March and potatoes in early April. This accessible, illustrated guide has everything you need to understand how to use this highly productive, low-cost, year-round, eco-friendly gardening system. Straightforward explanations and diagrams show how you too can grow early veg without fossil-fuel energy or elaborate equipment.