Growing Shoots, Peas And Beans by Richard Bird
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- ISBN 10 0754813282
- ISBN 13 9780754813286
- Published May 01 2004
- Format Hardcover
- Language English
- Publisher Lorenz
Publishers Text
Essential for every gardener's shelf, this series gives practical advice and tips on all aspects of vegetable, herb and fruit growing to ensure a healthy and tasty crop.Here the focus is the family of shoots, peas and beans in all their varieties. There is key advice on preparing the soil for new crops, making compost, and growing vegetables, herbs and fruit in the open and under glass. The section on practical cultivation details essential information on growing and caring for plants, and how to harvest and store produce. There are suggestions for when and where to plant, and how to keep plants in tip-top condition by dealing with any pests and diseases.
- Step-by-step instructions for preparing the soil, sowing under glass, and harvesting and storing peas
- Practical advice on cultivating beans and shoots in the garden, from runner beans, asparagus and celery to rhubarb
- Helpful hints on how to avoid pests and diseases, and what to do when problems occur
