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Zustand: New. In English.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 248 pages. 8.88x7.50x0.64 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 256 pages. 8.88x7.50x0.67 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 256 pages. 8.88x7.50x0.67 inches. In Stock.

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Zustand: New. Pawpaws is an in-depth guide to growing and marketing North America s forgotten native fruit at small commercial orchard scale. Coverage includes selecting cultivars, orchard planning, propagating, organic growing, pest management, harvesting, marketing, an.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Grow Berries that Thrive-At Home, in your Market Garden, or on your Small Farm Unlock the secrets to profitable, sustainable, and innovative berry growing. From backyard plots to market gardens, The Berry Grower equips you to grow organic small fruits successfully in any setting.What You'll Learn Whether you're a beginner or experienced grower, this guide gives you practical strategies, expert insights, and hands-on knowledge to produce high-quality fruit that sells or feeds your family. You'll discover how to:- Plan and manage your orchard or berry patch for efficiency and profit- Cultivate a wide range of fruits including raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, currants, gooseberries, figs, and lesser-known but high-value varieties- Optimize soil fertility, manage weeds naturally, and control pests organically- Adapt to climate change, drought, and extreme weather with resilient growing methods- Harvest, handle, and pack fruit professionally for the market or CSA- Diversify products beyond fresh fruit for increased revenue and market stability- Learn from interviews with successful small-scale growers and market gardeners across the US.Why This Book Works for You Blake Cothron draws on over 20 years of experience as an organic farmer, nursery operator, educator, and speaker. His expertise makes complex concepts approachable, whether you're planning your first backyard patch or expanding a small-scale farm.Praise from Experts'Blake covers everything from soup to nuts, figuratively, in growing these fruits in various settings, for home use or markets. A number of the fruits he mentions are not yet well-known, but are worth growing.' - Lee Reich, PhD, author of Growing Figs in Cold Climates and The Ever Curious Gardener Start Growing your Future Today From self-sufficiency at home to profitable small fruit production for local markets, The Berry Grower provides everything you need to turn soil into success. Pick up your copy and begin growing your best berries yet.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Bring an almost-forgotten fruit back to life-and into your business. Pawpaws, also called 'Indiana bananas,' are North America's largest native fruit. Long overlooked, they're now exploding in popularity with chefs, craft brewers, and fruit lovers-and Pawpaws is the first comprehensive guide to small-scale commercial pawpaw production.Why This Book Matters Whether you're a market grower, orchardist, or food forest steward, adding pawpaws can diversify your crops, strengthen your bottom line, and connect you with a fast-growing niche market. This book shows you exactly how to cultivate, manage, and market this unique fruit for success.What You'll Learn Inside, you'll find practical, field-tested advice on every stage of pawpaw cultivation, including:- The fascinating botany and cultural history of pawpaws- How to site and plan a productive orchard- Tips for selecting top-quality nursery trees- Descriptions of over 50 cultivar profiles - Propagation, grafting, and organic growing techniques- Effective pest and disease management strategies- Marketing fresh pawpaws, seeds, and nursery starts- Processing and creating value-added pawpaw products.Why Trust This Guide Author Blake Cothron, organic farmer and nurseryman, brings over 20 years of hands-on expertise in horticulture and sustainable agriculture. He operates Heritage Nursery, a USDA Certified Organic research farm specializing in pawpaws, and is widely recognized as a trusted voice in organic growing.Endorsements highlight the importance of this work: 'A much-needed contribution to the pursuit of pawpaw culture.' - R. Neal Peterson, founder, Peterson Pawpaws'Blake Cothron is an authority on pawpaws and provides a clear, detailed guide for commercial success in growing this oddly appealing species.' - Pam Dawling, author, The Year-Round Hoophouse The Opportunity Is Now Interest in pawpaws is skyrocketing. Don't miss the chance to grow this extraordinary fruit, diversify your offerings, and lead the way in a growing the movement for local, sustainable food.Discover the commercial potential of pawpaws-and start building your own success story today.…

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Zustand: New. The Berry Grower is an innovative guide for small-scale growing and marketing of organic fruits and berries. Covers planning and strategy, organic soil care, profiles of profitable small fruits, cultivar selection, planting, organic weed and pest management.