Organic Vegetable Grower - A Practical Guide to Growing for the Market

Phil Sumption

Summary

The Organic Vegetable Grower is a practical guide for those growing, or wishing to grow, market and sell organic vegetables for a living. The book is rooted in organic principles and covers:
•tGetting on the land – gaining the skills and setting up
•tHow to maximise diversity and productivity at a range of scales
•tA crop-by-crop guide to the basics of growing quality produce
•tSelling and marketing your produce
•tThe human element - managing staff, complexity, and avoiding burnout
Lavishly illustrated with over 250 colour photographs, The Organic Vegetable Grower highlights best practice within the industry with numerous case study examples. It focuses on agroecological and regenerative approaches that build soil health and biodiversity to grow quality vegetables for a growing market. Packed with the latest research, innovations, and grower knowledge, it will also be invaluable for advisers and students of organic farming.

Available since: 11/28/2023.

Print length: 240 pages.

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