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008			120831s2012 vtua b 001 0 eng
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020			_a9781933392776 (hardcover)
020			_a1933392770 (hardcover)
020			_z9781603584524 (ebook)
020			_z1603584528 (ebook)
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050	0	0	_aSB324.75 _b.N38 2013
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100	1		_aNavazio, John. _916370
245	1	4	_aThe organic seed grower : _ba farmer's guide to vegetable seed production / _cJohn Navazio.
260			_aWhite River Junction, Vt. : _bChelsea Green Pub., _cc2012.
263			_a1301
300			_axi, 388 p. : _bill. (chiefly col.) ; _c27 cm.
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505	0		_aPt. 1. Historical and botanical information -- A short history of agricultural seed -- Reproductive biology of crop plants -- Understanding biennial seed crops -- Pt. 2. The families of vegetables -- Alliaceae -- Amaranthaceae -- Apiaceae -- Asteraceae -- Brassicaceae -- Cucurbitaceae -- Fabaceae -- Poaceae (sweet corn) -- Solanaceae -- Pt. 3. Seed grower fundamentals -- Isolation distances for maintaining varietal integrity -- Maintaining adequate population size -- Seed crop climates -- Seedborne diseases -- Stockseed basic.
520			_aThe Organic Seed Grower is a comprehensive manual for the serious vegetable grower who is interested in growing high-quality seeds using organic farming practices. It is written for both serious home seed savers and diversified small-scale farmers who want to learn the necessary steps involved in successfully producing a commercial seed crop organically.Detailed profiles for each of the major vegetables provide users with practical, in-depth knowledge about growing, harvesting, and processing seed for a wide range of common and specialty vegetable crops, from Asian greens to zucchini.In addition, readers will find extensive and critical information on topics including: The reproductive biology of crop plantsAnnual vs. biennial seed cropsIsolation distances needed to ensure varietal purityMaintaining adequate population size for genetic integritySeed crop climatesSeed-borne diseasesSeed cleaning basicsSeed storage for farmersand more...This book can serve as a bridge to lead skilled gardeners, who are already saving their own seed, into the idea of growing seed commercially. And for diversified vegetable farmers who are growing a seed crop for sale for the first time, it will provide details on many of the tricks of the trade that are used by professional seed growers. This manual will help the budding seed farmer to become more knowledgeable, efficient, and effective in producing a commercially viable seed crop.With the strong demand for certified organic produce, many regional seed companies are increasingly seeking out dedicated seed growers to ensure a reliable source of organically grown seeds for their farmer and gardener customers. This trend represents a great business opportunity for small-scale commercial growers who wish to raise and sell vegetable seeds as a profitable part of their diversified small-farm operation. Written by well-known plant breeder and organic seed expert John Navazio, The Organic Seed Grower is the most up-to-date and useful guide to best practices in this exciting and important field.
650		0	_aVegetables _xSeeds. _916371
650		0	_aVegetables _xPropagation. _916372
650		0	_aVegetables _xOrganic farming. _916373
650		0	_aOrganic farming. _99949
650		0	_aSeed technology. _916374
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