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Product Identifiers
PublisherBloomings Books
ISBN-101876473479
ISBN-139781876473471
eBay Product ID (ePID)30459788
Product Key Features
Edition3
Book TitleHerbal Harvest : Commercial Organic Production of Quality Dried Herbs
Number of Pages556 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2004
TopicHerbs, General, Agriculture / General, Life Sciences / Horticulture
IllustratorYes
GenreTechnology & Engineering, Science, Gardening
AuthorGreg Whitten
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight70.5 Oz
Item Length12 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
ReviewsAccess to good accurate information can make the difference between success and failure in an emerging and highly competitive industry.
SynopsisHerbal Harvest is the most comprehensive book on organic herb production in print. Greg Whitten covers all facets of commercial organic herb-growing: the state of the herb industry, site selection, climate, irrigation, weed management, propagation, trial plots, composting, pests and diseases, harvesting, drying, processing and marketing, innovative tool design, personal health, and more., "Herbal Harvest" is the most comprehensive book on organic herb production in print. In over 550 pages Greg Whitten covers all facets of commercial organic herb-growing: the state of the herb industry, site selection, climate, irrigation, weed management, propagation, trial plots, composting, pests and diseases, harvesting, drying, processing and marketing, innovative tool design, personal health, and more.Individual crops are organized by growth type (such as spreading herbs, perennial crown herbs, trees and shrubs, annuals, biennials, and short-lived perennials), plus the author includes chapters on wildcrafting herbs. Each plant section has detailed photographs and illustrations depicting foliage, flowers, and roots for easy identification as well as harvesting techniques and tools. Information charts for growing, harvesting, drying, and marketing each of the species can be found at the back for a quick reference guide.
