Download or read book Ball Perennial Manual written by Jim Nau and published by Ball Publishing. This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide unravels the mysteries of seed germination, divisions, cuttings, and other forms of perennial propagation. Containing valuable information on more than 300 species of plants, it is a cultural cookbook of herbaceous perennials.
Download or read book Ball Redbook Crop production written by Jim Nau and published by Ball Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers the basics of horticultural production in the greenhouses. Part 1 covers the basics of growing, part 2 a cultural encyclopedia of every important greenhouse crop.
Download or read book Ball Culture Guide written by Jim Nau and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Specific germination, scheduling, and growing recommendations for almost 400 seed-grown crops The fourth edition of the Ball Culture Guide has undergone a number of changes to enhance its value to the grower. Jim Nau provides in-depth germination and scheduling information for almost 400 of the most popular seed-grown crops. The Ball Culture Guide covers: Bedding plants, Potted flowering plants, Foliage plants, Cut flowers, Perennials, Herbs, Ornamental Grasses and Vegetables. This latest edition reaches beyond the confines of open flat sowing to provide growers with culture as it relates to plug production and even field sowing. Written in an easy-to-read chart style, the Ball Culture Guide lists production temperatures, transplanting schedules, lighting requirements, final garden height, and much more. The culture notes for each crop add even more information, such as flower color and size, propagation and growing-on tips, and differences in culture based on geographic region"--
Download or read book Flower Breeding and Genetics written by Neil O. Anderson and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-10-04 with total page 860 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Floriculture is one of the fastest-growing sectors of commercial agriculture. This book provides a unique and valuable resource on the many issues and challenges facing flower breeders, as well as the industry at-large. Featuring contributions from 32 international authorities, it offers tools and directions for future crop domestication and enhancement as well as offers essential information for breeding a wide range of floriculture crops.
Download or read book Perennial Solutions written by Paul Pilon and published by Ball Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Applying up-to-date technical and cultural information to the everyday production of perennial crops, this guide is specifically devoted to producing perennials under greenhouse and nursery conditions. The back-to-basics approach gives growers an understanding of the principles behind production practices, enhancing their ability to consistently provide high-quality perennials to the marketplace. A guide to propagation and growing plants to maturity with chapters on media, water quality, fertilisation, insect and disease management, weed control, plant-growth regulators, forced blooming, herb production, and marketing, and production schedules for over 100 of today's most popular perennial species provide growers with everything they need to succeed.
Download or read book Ball Culture Guide written by Jim Nau and published by Ball Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gives specific germination, scheduling, and growing recommendations for over 300 of the most popular seed-grown crops.
Download or read book Ball Redbook written by Vic Ball and published by Ball Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 822 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Information for each crop includes number of seeds per ounce, number of days to germination, and production requirements.
Download or read book Container Nursery Production and Business Management Manual written by JULIE P. NEWMAN and published by UCANR Publications. This book was released on 2014-06-10 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This colorful manual includes research-based information on all aspects of production of landscape plants in commercial nurseries. Written primarily for wholesale nursery growers and propagators; a wide range of those involved in the nursery industry will find this a valuable reference. Twenty chapters in five broad sections cover topics from nursery site selection to crop production, water management to business and labor management, along with pest, weed, and disease management. This easy-to-use manual contains the photos, tables and clearly written text that make UC ANR's publications the go-to references industry professionals rely upon. Chapters include: Nursery Site Selection and Development Plant Growing Structures Mechanization and Automation Soils and Container Media Nutrition and Fertilization Irrigation Management Practices Controlling Runoff and Recycling Water, Nutrients, and Waste Plant Propagation Controlling Plant Growth Diagnosing Plant Problems Integrated Pest Management Plant Diseases Insects, Mites, and Other Invertebrate Pests Integrated Weed Management Vertebrate Pest Management Invasive Pests Business Management Marketing Considerations Increasing Labor Productivity
Download or read book When Perennials Bloom written by Tomasz Ani_ko and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete guide to perennial plants for the garden furnishes an A-to-Z listing of more than 460 plants and their blooming cycles and explains how to design a perennial garden that makes maximum use of color over the course of the seasons, taking into consideration bloom times, flower groupings, seasonal development, and more.
Download or read book The Perennial Care Manual written by Nancy J. Ondra and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2009-07-15 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keep your perennial beds looking their best, season after season. From planning and planting to pruning and propagating, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to maintain a stunning perennial garden. Nancy J. Ondra provides an in-depth, plant-by-plant guide that profiles 125 popular perennials, with helpful information on each plant’s soil, light, and water needs. Ondra’s expertise and passion for gardening, along with Rob Cardillo’s breathtaking photography, will inspire you to create a garden of your dreams that will last a lifetime.
Download or read book Using the Agricultural Environmental and Food Literature written by Barbara S. Hutchinson and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2002-07-17 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference provides the groundwork, tools, and terminology required when conducting specialized searches for information and resources pertaining to traditional and emerging fields of agriculture. The editors present 16 contributions from librarians and other information workers that offer information on research resources across the academic a
Download or read book High Yield Vegetable Gardening written by Colin McCrate and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2015-12-29 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You won’t believe your eyes when you see the size of your harvest! In High-Yield Vegetable Gardening, authors Colin McCrate and Brad Halm show how you can make your food garden much more productive, no matter how big or small it is. You’ll learn their secrets for preparing the soil, selecting and rotating your crops, and mapping out a specific customized plan to make the most of your space and your growing season. Packed with the charts, tables, schedules, and worksheets you need — as well as record-keeping pages so you can repeat your successes next year — this book is an essential tool for the serious gardener.
Download or read book Xeriscape Plant Guide written by and published by Fulcrum Publishing. This book was released on 1996 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 100 water-wise plants for gardens and landscapes.
Download or read book Powerful Perennials Enduring Flower Gardens that Thrive in Any Climate written by Nedra Secrist and published by Cedar Fort Publishing & Media. This book was released on 2023-02-02 with total page 988 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create your own personal paradise with a garden full of easy-to-care-for, long-lasting perennial blooms! This comprehensive guide to growing your dream garden will teach you how to pick the best perennial plants for your soil, sunlight, and climate conditions. Keep your garden blooming with Powerful Perennials so you can enjoy your yard for years to come.
Download or read book Gray s New Manual of Botany written by Asa Gray and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 948 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Proceedings of the 26th International Horticultural Congress written by T. Blom and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book New England Gardener s Handbook written by Jacqueline Heriteau and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2012-08-30 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New England Gardener’s Handbook is written by popular gardening experts who include their collective wisdom in one complete guide for New England gardeners. In addition to the hundreds of hardy plants in eleven different plant categories, there are monthly to-do calendars assisting gardeners with the proper care and timing for everything from planting to pruning. Full-color photos for each plant and helpful illustrations and charts make this an easy-to-use resource for all New England gardeners with expert advice for home gardeners in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
