The Flower Farmer : An Organic Grower's Guide to Raising and Selling Cut Flowers, 2nd Edition
Revised and updated second edition
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
1933392657
ISBN-13
9781933392653
Edition
Revised and updated second edition
Publisher
Chelsea Green Publishing Co
Imprint
Chelsea Green Publishing Co
Country of Manufacture
US
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Mar 18th, 2008
Print length
284 Pages
Weight
792 grams
Dimensions
30.60 x 30.40 x 0.50 cms
Product Classification:
Gardening: flowersGardening: flowers and ornamental plants
Ksh 5,400.00
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Expert flower grower Lynn Byczynski provides a complete introduction to raising a cornucopia of cut flowers for home use and for sale to retail customers, florists, and other markets.
From taking cuttings to winning new customers, this is the guide to growing beautiful organic flowers for enjoyment or profit
Over 75,000 copies sold!
The first edition of The Flower Farmer: An Organic Grower’s Guide to Raising and Selling Cut Flowers helped thousands of small growers start successful cut-flower businesses. This expanded and thoroughly revised second edition has become equally influential for backyard novices and experienced growers alike.
New sections in this edition include:
Also updated is the acclaimed resource directory, complete with sources of seeds, plants and supplies, and expert information on organic production under the National Organic Program.
For the beginner and backyard gardener, there is an extensive section on the basics, including:
This updated edition also includes revised profiles of successful growers, offering behind-the-scenes insight into the operation of some of the most cutting-edge flower farmers in the country. Because of the extensive revisions and enhanced content, The Flower Farmer, 2nd Edition is essential reading for those already in the flower business, as well as those who dream of growing flowers for enjoyment or profit.
Over 75,000 copies sold!
The first edition of The Flower Farmer: An Organic Grower’s Guide to Raising and Selling Cut Flowers helped thousands of small growers start successful cut-flower businesses. This expanded and thoroughly revised second edition has become equally influential for backyard novices and experienced growers alike.
New sections in this edition include:
- Utilizing greenhouses
- Recommendations for flower cultivars
- Post-harvest handling
Also updated is the acclaimed resource directory, complete with sources of seeds, plants and supplies, and expert information on organic production under the National Organic Program.
For the beginner and backyard gardener, there is an extensive section on the basics, including:
- Variety selection
- Soil preparation
- Planting, cultivation & harvest
- Floral design
- Larger-scale production
- Advice about selling to florists, wholesalers, and supermarkets
- Understanding the wedding and farmers market customers
This updated edition also includes revised profiles of successful growers, offering behind-the-scenes insight into the operation of some of the most cutting-edge flower farmers in the country. Because of the extensive revisions and enhanced content, The Flower Farmer, 2nd Edition is essential reading for those already in the flower business, as well as those who dream of growing flowers for enjoyment or profit.
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