| Description |
250 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 242-243) and index. |
| Contents |
Heirloom vegetables and why we prize them -- 100 favorite heirloom vegetables. Marie's top picks ; Artichokes and Jerusalem artichokes ; Asparagus ; Beets ; Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and kohlrabi ; Carrots, celeriac, and fennel ; Cooking greens ; Corn ; Cucumbers ; Eggplants ; Legumes ; Melons ; Okra ; Onion family ; Parsnips, rutabagas, salsify, and turnips ; Peppers ; Potatoes and sweet potatoes ; Radishes ; Rhubarb and sorrel ; Salad greens ; Summer squash and zucchini ; Tomatoes, tomatillos, and ground cherries ; Winter squash -- Creating your own heirlooms. ; Seed-saving basics ; Vegetable seed-saving guide. |
| Summary |
Presents information on growing one hundred heirloom vegetables, providing advice on germination, exposure, spacing, soil, and harvesting for each variety. |
| Subject |
Vegetable gardening.
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Vegetables -- Heirloom varieties.
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| ISBN |
9781604691887 |
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1604691883 |
| Standard No. |
NZ1 14119795 |
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