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Vegetables / Roger Phillips, Martyn Rix.
"Whether you are a complete novice or an experienced gardener, Vegetables contains a stunning array of produce, in full colour photography, that can be grown in gardens of all sizes, allotments and even in windowsill pots. The book features over 500 vegetables that can be cultivated in a temperate climate, from the familiar carrot and spinach to the exotic jicama and sacred lotus. An indispensable guide for growers, this authoritative text contains fascinating details of the history and development of each species and information on characteristics, cultivation, when to harvest, and pests and diseases as well as tips for cooking the more unusual varieties"--Publisher's description.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781529063295
- ISBN: 1529063299
- Physical Description: 271 pages: illustrations ; 25 cm
- Edition: Revised and updated edition.
- Publisher: London : Macmillan, 2021.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Lotus -- Cabbages, sprouts, kale -- Broccoli -- Cauliflowers, turnips, swede -- Chinese greens, rocket, cress -- Radish -- Okra, Andean tubers -- Rhubarb, sorrel -- Beet, chard -- Spinach, samphire -- Peas -- Beans -- Parsnips -- Carrots -- Celery, celeriac -- Parsley, fennel -- Potatoes -- Tomatoes -- Aubergine/eggplant -- Peppers -- Marrow, pumpkin, squash -- Cucumbers -- Lettuce, chicory, endive -- Artichokes, asparagus -- Onions, garlic, leeks -- Sweetcorn -- Cultivation notes. |
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| Subject: | Vegetables. Vegetable gardening. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Crawford County.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford County Library-Recklein Memorial-Cuba | 635 PHI (Text) | 33431000611549 | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - |
Vegetables : The Definitive Guide for Gardeners
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Table of Contents
Vegetables : The Definitive Guide for Gardeners
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | p. 6 | |
| Lotus | p. 16 | |
| Cabbages, Sprouts, Kale | p. 18 | |
| Broccoli | p. 30 | |
| Cauliflowers, Turnips, Swede | p. 34 | |
| Chinese Greens, Rocket, Cress | p. 40 | |
| Radish | p. 52 | |
| Okra, Andean Tubers | p. 58 | |
| Rhubarb, Sorrel | p. 62 | |
| Beet, Chard | p. 66 | |
| Spinach, Samphire | p. 72 | |
| Peas | p. 78 | |
| Beans | p. 84 | |
| Parsnips | p. 112 | |
| Carrots | p. 114 | |
| Celery, Celeriac | p. 118 | |
| Parsley, Fennel | p. 122 | |
| Potatoes | p. 126 | |
| Tomatoes | p. 144 | |
| Aubergine/Eggplant | p. 154 | |
| Peppers | p. 158 | |
| Marrow, Pumpkin, Squash | p. 168 | |
| Cucumbers | p. 188 | |
| Lettuce, Chicory, Endive | p. 196 | |
| Artichokes, Asparagus | p. 216 | |
| Onions, Garlic, Leeks | p. 232 | |
| Sweetcorn | p. 250 | |
| Cultivation Notes | p. 258 | |
| Seed Suppliers and Useful Addresses | p. 262 | |
| References | p. 263 | |
| Index | p. 264 |
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