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Author | : Blake Cothron |
Publisher | : New Society Publishers |
Total Pages | : 346 |
Release | : 2022-06-14 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 1550927582 |
Dig into the fruits of your labor! Profitable, innovative organic fruit farming strategies and skills for modern growers of any scale AN INNOVATIVE GUIDE for growing and marketing organic small fruits and berries, The Berry Grower offers intelligent strategies and solutions for successful small-scale, non-chemical fruit production in the 21st century. Coverage includes: History, innovations, and 21st century challenges in modern fruit farming Creating your own market farming reality Farm planning for efficiency and profitability Factoring in climate change, drought, and extreme weather Soil fertility, efficient weed management, and organic pest control Modern tools of the trade for efficiency Harvesting, fruit handling, and packing Fruit profiles including raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, currants, gooseberries, figs, tomatoes, and more, including new cultivars Innovative marketing methods and thinking beyond fresh fruit with multi-product strategies to maximize profit Learn from other experts through interviews with successful growers and marketers from diverse areas around the USA. From the market garden and small farm to the homestead and backyard, The Berry Grower is the essential guide for both new and aspiring organic small fruit growers and seasoned farmers looking to produce high- quality organic fruits and products for local markets and self-sufficiency.
Author | : Michael Phillips |
Publisher | : Chelsea Green Publishing |
Total Pages | : 362 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 1931498911 |
For decades fruit growers have sprayed their trees with toxic chemicals in an attempt to control a range of insect and fungal pests. Yet it is possible to grow apples responsibly, by applying the intuitive knowledge of our great-grandparents with the fruits of modern scientific research and innovation. Since The Apple Grower first appeared in 1998, orchardist Michael Phillips has continued his research with apples, which have been called "organic's final frontier." In this new edition of his widely acclaimed work, Phillips delves even deeper into the mysteries of growing good fruit with minimal inputs. Some of the cuttingedge topics he explores include: The use of kaolin clay as an effective strategy against curculio and borers, as well as its limitations Creating a diverse, healthy orchard ecosystem through understory management of plants, nutrients, and beneficial microorganisms How to make a small apple business viable by focusing on heritage and regional varieties, value-added products, and the "community orchard" model The author's personal voice and clear-eyed advice have already made The Apple Grower a classic among small-scale growers and home orchardists. In fact, anyone serious about succeeding with apples needs to have this updated edition on their bookshelf.
Author | : Lynn E. Long |
Publisher | : CABI |
Total Pages | : 403 |
Release | : 2020-12-03 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1786398281 |
This new book provides comprehensive coverage of sustainable sweet cherry production including global trends, improved varieties and rootstocks, orchard establishment and management, the physiology of growth and cropping, and protecting the crop from adverse climates, pests, and diseases. Sweet cherries are a specialty crop, subject to significant production risks for growers, yet with high potential market returns due to strong consumer demand for the fruit's intensely enjoyable flavor and nutraceutical benefits.
Author | : Chuck A. Ingels |
Publisher | : UCANR Publications |
Total Pages | : 212 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : 1879906724 |
Developed especially for use by backyard orchardists, rare fruit growers, and small-scale growers, The Home Orchard offers a comprehensive look at standard growing methods, as well as some innovative practices that enthusiasts have developed in recent years, some of which are uniquely suited to the small-scale grower. You will learn how trees grow, which species grow best in the different regions and soils, varieties from which to select, preparing the soil, planting, watering and fertilizing, pruning and grafting, thinning the fruit, diagnosing problems, controlling pests, and harvesting. You'll also find special attention given to organic and non-toxic pest management and fertilization methods. Key pests and diseases are identified and natural control methods are emphasized. Irrigation methods for the backyard grower are discussed and the difficult task of how often and how much water to apply is simplified. The focus is on giving the trees enough water but doing so in an efficient, water-saving manner. Included are hundreds of photographs and diagrams that clearly show how to produce the best crops. Photos of several practices, such as key budding and grafting methods, are depicted in step-by-step photos. No other publication provides this breadth and depth of coverage --
Author | : Lon Rombough |
Publisher | : Chelsea Green Publishing |
Total Pages | : 313 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : 1890132829 |
Shows grape growers how to incorporate organic methods.
Author | : George Bliss |
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Total Pages | : 360 |
Release | : 1849 |
Genre | : Fruit-culture |
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Author | : George Miles White |
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Total Pages | : 176 |
Release | : 1825 |
Genre | : Apples |
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Total Pages | : 482 |
Release | : 1908 |
Genre | : Fruit-culture |
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Author | : John Bernhard Smith |
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Total Pages | : 530 |
Release | : 1896 |
Genre | : Insect pests |
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Total Pages | : 496 |
Release | : 1906 |
Genre | : Fruit-culture |
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