Oriental Vegetables: The Complete Guide for the Gardening Cook by Joy Larkcom

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  • ISBN 10 0719555973
  • ISBN 13 9780719555978
  • Published May 15 1997
  • Format Paperback
  • Page Count 256
  • Language English
  • Edition New edition
  • Countries United Kingdom
  • Publisher John Murray Press
  • Imprint John Murray Publishers Ltd

Publishers Text

A guide for Western gardeners to the Far East's cornucopia of vegetables. Whatever the climate of soil type, this text shows how to grow a whole range of vegetables: hardy leaf mustards, stem lettuce and komatsuna for temperate climates; Chines yams and water spinach for the subtropical garden; and ideas for seedling crops for the city container garden.;The text features vegetables for every garden, their history and characteritics peppered with the author's personal anecdotes and observations. Using organic methods and both traditional and modern techniques, the author covers each stage of cultivation, helping avoid pests and diseases and offers tips on harvesting and storage. Over 50 of the author's own recipes, blending Eastern with Western cuisine are included.

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