Description
This full-color, user-friendly field guide covers the basics involved in the collection, cleaning, and storage of herb and spice seeds. Learn from an expert how to overcome pests when storing seeds, and handle environmental factors that may threaten the integrity of your seeds. An introduction to identifying different varieties of seeds will make collecting easy for beginner and experienced collectors alike. Over 100 close-up color photographs of seeds gathered from herbs and spices are included in this encyclopedia-style guide. Each entry identifies the seed's family, common name, species, genera, and origin, and includes collection methods, a description of the number and color of seeds, useful hints for collection, and notes on growing the source plant. Gardeners around the world will appreciate this useful field guide when harvesting nature's bounty and preserving its genetic material for years and gardens to come.
Author: Terry A. Woodger
Publisher: Universal Publishers
Published: 11/10/2011
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.13lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.08d
ISBN13: 9781612330433
ISBN10: 1612330436
BISAC Categories:
- Technology & Engineering | Agriculture | Agronomy | General
- Gardening | Herbs
- Science | Life Sciences | Horticulture
Author: Terry A. Woodger
Publisher: Universal Publishers
Published: 11/10/2011
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.13lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.08d
ISBN13: 9781612330433
ISBN10: 1612330436
BISAC Categories:
- Technology & Engineering | Agriculture | Agronomy | General
- Gardening | Herbs
- Science | Life Sciences | Horticulture
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