Good Agricultural Practices for Greenhouse Vegetable Crops
Good Agricultural Practices for Greenhouse Vegetable Crops

Author:

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO)

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 640

ISBN-13:

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This publication capitalizes on the experience of scientists from the North Africa and Near East countries, in collaboration with experts from around the world, specialized in the different aspects of greenhouse crop production. It provides a comprehensive description and assessment of the greenhouse production practices in use in Mediterranean climate areas that have helped diversify vegetable production and increase productivity. The publication is also meant to be used as a reference and tool for trainers and growers as well as other actors in the greenhouse vegetables value chain in this region.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Heirloom Vegetables
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Heirloom Vegetables

Author: Chris McLaughlin

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2010-12-07

Total Pages: 434

ISBN-13: 1101445831

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A garden of delight-and healthy, economical eating. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Heirloom Vegetables, readers will learn the rewards of growing heirlooms; find hundreds of descriptions and histories of a variety of available vegetables and find out how to make pollination work. ?Helps readers grow and eat locally, reduce or eliminate pesticides and additives, and save money along the way ?Includes step-by-step instructions for harvesting, drying, cleaning, and storing heirloom seeds ?For economical reasons-as well as concern for the environment and personal health-the popularity of gardening has grown in recent years