The Apple Grower : Guide for the Organic Orchardist, 2nd Edition
2nd edition, revised, enlarged and updated
Book Details
Format
Paperback / softback
ISBN-10
1931498911
ISBN-13
9781931498913
Edition
2nd edition, revised, enlarged and updated
Publisher
Chelsea Green Publishing Co
Imprint
Chelsea Green Publishing Co
Country of Manufacture
US
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Oct 1st, 2005
Print length
360 Pages
Weight
986 grams
Dimensions
25.10 x 20.30 x 1.80 cms
Product Classification:
Organic gardeningOrganic gardening / Sustainable gardening
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All you need to know to grow apples successfully
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 cutting-edge topics he explores include:
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.
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 cutting-edge 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.
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