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Books covers the research studies that have made contributions to vegetable growing practices. Soils, fertilizers, irrigation, pest and weed control, and similar subjects are discussed at those places in the text where they have direct application to the treatment of the specific vegetable crop.Features in this edition include discussions of the following: improved cultural practices in general for both mineral soils and peat (muck) soils; the theory, using onion ...
The large demand for vegetable growing since the publication of the first edition provided strong evidence that the book met a definite and widespread need. Much new material, the result of research and practical experience, has become available and has now been included by subjecting the entire text to a thorough revision. The plan has again been followed of placing emphasis on research studies that have made contributions to vegetable growing practices. Soils, ...