The Manual of Seed Saving: Harvesting, Storing, and Sowing Techniques for Vegetables, Herbs, and Fruits

About this book

Makes it easy to find information in a snap on most any edible you want to grow. Kylee Baumle Horticulture Growing vegetables fruits and herbs from seed has many benefits for both the gardener and the planet. Why save seeds when you can buy them so cheap? Not only does seed saving allow you to grow a diverse organic array of fruits and vegetables it also offers an opportunity to work closely with nature and be even more hands-on with the food you grow cook and eat. Supported by research from the global conservation organizations Arche Noah and Pro Specie Rara The Manual of Seed Saving features information on how to maximize seed quality and yield for crop plants like asparagus carrots corn rhubarb spinach squash and tomatoes. Plant profiles include critical information on pollination isolation distances cultivation harvest storage and pests and diseases.