Download or read book How to Grow Melons for Market written by W. Atlee Burpee and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This special re-print edition of W. Atlee Burpee's book "How To Grow Melons For Market" contains a large amount of old fashioned insights on growing melons and watermelons. Written in 1912, included are details outlining how to grow watermelons and melons successfully. Though originally aimed toward small melon farmers, Atlee's book is ideally suited for the self sustaining gardener who wishes to raise melons and watermelons using tried and true old time methods. Included are also details on the most popular melon and watermelon varieties of the turn of the century, now all considered heirlooms, including Burpee's Mammoth Ironclad, Burpee's Cuban Queen, Ice Cream, Kolb's Gem, Jesery Blue, Georgia Rattlesnake, Citron Melons, Netted Gem, Jenny Lind, Emerald Gem, Golden Jenny, Acme, Burpee's Bayview and others. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.
Download or read book How to Grow Melons for Market written by W. Atlee Burpee and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How to Grow Melons for Market written by Washington Atlee Burpee and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How to Grow Melons for Market written by Washington Atlee Burpee and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How to Grow Melons for Market Ed by W Atlee Burpee written by Washington Atlee Burpee (1858-1915, Ed) and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sustainable Market Farming written by Pam Dawling and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing for 100 - the complete year-round guide for the small-scale market grower. Across North America, an agricultural renaissance is unfolding. A growing number of market gardeners are emerging to feed our appetite for organic, regional produce. But most of the available resources on food production are aimed at the backyard or hobby gardener who wants to supplement their family's diet with a few homegrown fruits and vegetables. Targeted at serious growers in every climate zone, Sustainable Market Farming is a comprehensive manual for small-scale farmers raising organic crops sustainably on a few acres. Informed by the author's extensive experience growing a wide variety of fresh, organic vegetables and fruit to feed the approximately one hundred members of Twin Oaks Community in central Virginia, this practical guide provides: Detailed profiles of a full range of crops, addressing sowing, cultivation, rotation, succession, common pests and diseases, and harvest and storage Information about new, efficient techniques, season extension, and disease resistant varieties Farm-specific business skills to help ensure a successful, profitable enterprise Whether you are a beginning market grower or an established enterprise seeking to improve your skills, Sustainable Market Farming is an invaluable resource and a timely book for the maturing local agriculture movement.
Download or read book How to Grow Melons Three Articles written by William Turner Turner and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-04-26 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vintage book contains an accessible and comprehensive guide to growing melons, with information on common pitfalls, pests, fertilisation, feeding, harvesting, and much more. Written in clear, plain language and full of useful tips and interesting information, this guide is ideal for anyone with an interest in growing melons, and it would make for a great addition to collections of fruit growing literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Soil – Raising Young Plants', 'Muskmelon – Sutton's Emerald Gem', 'Soil', 'Raising Young Plants', 'Melon Culture', 'Planting', 'Setting The Fruit', 'Watering', 'Feeding', 'Gathering the Fruit', 'Insects and Mildew', 'Varieties', 'Melon Superb', 'Gathering the Fruit', etcetera. Many antiquarian books like this are becoming increasingly hard-to-come-by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this antiquarian volume now in an affordable, modern edition - complete with a new prefatory introduction on fruit growing.
Download or read book The Melon written by Amy Goldman and published by City Point Press. This book was released on 2019-09-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Melons are the vegetable garden’s crown jewels—and Amy Goldman’s lifelong passion and calling. Her new book, THE MELON, will entice and educate, whether you are a passionate gardener, a locavore, or simply delight in the inherent beauty and evanescence of the fruits of the vine. THE MELON was produced by Amy Goldman in collaboration with celebrated photographer Victor Schrager over the course of nine years. It’s a cut above their award-winning melon book MELONS FOR THE PASSIONATE GROWER, published in 2002. In the intervening years, Goldman has grown as a gardener and has learned a lot more. She has taken advantage of recent research findings that informed her thinking on crop history and best cultural practices. THE MELON includes additional horticultural groups of melon and gives watermelon—which is less genetically diverse—more of a fair shake. Much like the word “cantaloupe,” which is used colloquially and erroneously by Americans to describe muskmelon, the word “melon” is commonly used in the United States to refer to both melon and watermelon. These vining crops belong to two different species within the Cucurbitaceae or gourd family of plants. Melon and watermelon are now among the world’s most important vegetable crops. The 125 varieties illustrated and described in THE MELON comprise 85 melons and 40 watermelons from all over the globe. Their stories are as diverse as the melons themselves. In addition to the stunning portraits and beauty shots and detailed descriptions of melons, THE MELON includes in-depth sections on picking and choosing melons and watermelons in the market, growing them in the garden, and saving pure heirloom seeds. Mouth-watering recipes by renowned cookbook author Mindy Fox complete the journey from seed to table.
Download or read book Melons written by Amy Goldman and published by Artisan Books. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This year's heirloom tomato is a melon! Acclaimed gardener Amy Goldman, known to viewers of Martha Stewart and PBS, is a dedicated seed saver working to preserve fast-disappearing varieties of heirloom melons. Her book, Melons for the Passionate Grower, is a celebration of the speckled, bumpy, oh-so-sweet world of the melonÑfrom Minnesota Midget and Georgia Rattlesnake to Ali Baba and Sweet Siberian. Here she profiles more than one hundred varieties, each showcased in a full-color photographic still life recalling eighteenth- and nineteenth-century botanical paintings and engravings. Goldman also offers expert advice on cultivating and selecting your own melons, as well as the rudiments of seed saving.
Download or read book Breed Your Own Vegetable Varieties written by Carol Deppe and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2000-11-01 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "[Book title] is the definitive guide to plant breeding and seed saving for the serious home gardener and the small-scale farmer or commercial grower. Discover: how to breed for a wide range of different traits (flavor, size, shape, or color; cold or heat tolerance; pest and disease resistance; and regional adaptation); how to save seed and maintain varieties; how to conduct your own variety trials and other farm- or garden-based research; how to breed for performance under organic or sustainable growing methods."--Back cover.
Download or read book Growing and Marketing Muskmelons written by John William Lloyd and published by . This book was released on 1933 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Melon Culture written by James Troop and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Art of Melon Farming written by Oscar Noah Nathan and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-01-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Art of Melon Farming" is a comprehensive and practical guide that equips aspiring melon farmers with the knowledge and techniques needed to succeed in the lucrative business of growing and selling melons. This book offers a step-by-step approach, taking readers through every aspect of melon farming, from selecting the right melon varieties and understanding their unique growth requirements to mastering cultivation techniques, optimizing harvest yields, and effectively marketing the fruits for maximum profit. It begins by introducing readers to the different types of melons available, highlighting their distinct characteristics, and guiding farmers in selecting the most suitable varieties for their specific climate and market demands. With a focus on sustainable practices, the book emphasizes organic farming methods, water conservation, and integrated pest management, ensuring environmentally friendly and socially responsible farming approaches. Readers will learn how to prepare the land, provide proper irrigation, manage pests and diseases, and promote healthy plant growth through effective fertilization techniques and crop rotation strategies. The guide also explores the factors influencing melon growth, from sunlight and temperature requirements to soil composition, aiding farmers in creating optimal growing conditions. One of the standout features of "The Art of Melon Farming" is its comprehensive coverage of post-harvest handling techniques. The book offers detailed insights into sorting, packing, and storing melons to maintain their quality and extend shelf life. It provides practical advice on grading melons by size, colour, and ripeness, along with packaging methods, transportation considerations, and storage recommendations to ensure that melons reach the market at their peak freshness, flavor, and appearance. The marketing section of the book delves into creating effective branding strategies, developing relationships with local markets and businesses, and understanding consumer preferences. It highlights the importance of differentiation, innovative packaging, and promoting the unique qualities of melons to maximize market desirability and profitability. Whether you are a novice seeking to embark on a melon farming venture or an experienced farmer looking to enhance your knowledge and improve profitability, "The Art of Melon Farming" is an indispensable resource. Filled with practical advice, expert insights, and comprehensive guidance, this book is an essential companion for anyone passionate about the art, science, and business of growing and selling melons for profit.
Download or read book Growing Watermelons for Market written by Chesley Hines and published by . This book was released on 1959 with total page 7 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Commercial Watermelon Growing written by and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lost Crops of Africa written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2008-01-25 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the third in a series evaluating underexploited African plant resources that could help broaden and secure Africa's food supply. The volume describes 24 little-known indigenous African cultivated and wild fruits that have potential as food- and cash-crops but are typically overlooked by scientists, policymakers, and the world at large. The book assesses the potential of each fruit to help overcome malnutrition, boost food security, foster rural development, and create sustainable landcare in Africa. Each fruit is also described in a separate chapter, based on information provided and assessed by experts throughout the world. Volume I describes African grains and Volume II African vegetables.
Download or read book Growing and Marketing Watermelons written by Texas Agricultural Extension Service and published by . This book was released on 1953 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
