| Description |
xv, 301 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Note |
Includes seed directories for herb, spice, grain, fruit, vegetable, and flower seeds. |
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"Harvest your own seeds and grow stronger, healthier plants"--Cover. |
| Summary |
Explains the essential techniques for growing plants from harvested seeds, including information on collecting seeds, drying, controlling pests, testing and germinating, and sowing. |
| Contents |
Getting started with seeds. Why save seeds? A seed is born -- Harvesting and storing seeds. How to save seeds. Preparing your seeds for storage. Storing your seeds -- Germinating and sowing seeds. Germinating and testing your seeds. Scarification and stratification. Sowing seeds indoors. Sowing seeds outdoors -- When seeds become plants. Extending the growing season. Transplanting your seedlings. Protecting your plants from diseases, pests, and critters -- Building your seed future. Creating new varieties by cross breeding. Creating a gardening journal. Sharing your knowledge -- Seed directories. The herb, spice, grain, and fruit seed directory. The vegetable seed directory. The flower seed directory. |
| Subject |
Seeds -- Harvesting.
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Germination.
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Seeds -- Growth.
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Seeds -- Storage.
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Plants -- Development.
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Seeds -- Directories.
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| Added Title |
Seed saving and starting |
| ISBN |
9781615641376 |
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1615641378 |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000048716871 |
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NZ1 14216655 |
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