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Organic fruit production and viticulture

Name: Organic fruit production and viticulture
Author: Stella Cubison

Stella Cubison

20 April 2009

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Book Synopsis

Fruit production is one of the most challenging areas of organic growing, and those wanting to grow fruit organically have often found it difficult to obtain the necessary technical information. Essential reading for serious gardeners, smallholders, small-scale organic growers and farmers wishing to diversify their crop range, this book covers the organic cultivation of all of the most popular pome and stone fruits, strawberries, cane and bush fruits. For each fruit crop, advice and information is given on the latest suitable varieties and rootstocks, growing systems, pruning and training, crop care, harvesting, storage, pest and disease management. Individual chapters cover organic principles and conversion, soil fertility, crop nutrition, weed and habitat management, and protected production. Also the market for organic fruit, retail opportunities and other important outlets is analysed. A chapter by Roy Cook is provided on the important subject of viticulture.

About The Author

Stella Cubison, BSc (Hons) Horticulture, is a fruit researcher working for Garden Organic (formerly the Henry Doubleday Research Association), a charitable organization dedicated to research into organic gardening, farming and food. Stella conducts and co-ordinates a variety of fruit-related research activities at Garden Organic. She has worked on several DEFRA-funded projects in the UK, chiefly concerning organic apple and strawberry production, carried out in conjunction with East Malling Research. She has written a number of articles and guides relating to organic fruit growing. Resident - East Sussex

Product Details

ISBN: 9781847970923
Format: Paperback
Publisher: The Crowood Press, (20 April 2009)
Number of Pages: 368
Weight: 521 grams
Language: English
Dimensions: 234 x 156 x 16.5 mm
Categories:: Viticulture