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The Organic Seed Grower: A Farmer's Guide to Vegetable Seed Production ~ HC ~
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- Book Title
- Organic Seed Grower : a Farmer's Guide to Vegetable Seed Production
- ISBN
- 9781933392776
- Item Length
- 10.3in
- Publisher
- Chelsea Green Publishing
- Publication Year
- 2012
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.2in
- Genre
- Technology & Engineering, Gardening
- Topic
- Agriculture / Sustainable Agriculture, Agriculture / Organic, Organic
- Item Width
- 8.3in
- Item Weight
- 49.7 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 408 Pages
About this product
Product Information
The 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 stepsinvolved 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 tozucchini.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN-10
1933392770
ISBN-13
9781933392776
eBay Product ID (ePID)
109230326
Product Key Features
Book Title
Organic Seed Grower : a Farmer's Guide to Vegetable Seed Production
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Agriculture / Sustainable Agriculture, Agriculture / Organic, Organic
Publication Year
2012
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Gardening
Number of Pages
408 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
10.3in
Item Height
1.2in
Item Width
8.3in
Item Weight
49.7 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Sb324.75
Reviews
"With The Organic Seed Grower, well-respected plant breeder and seed expert Dr. John Navazio has written "The definitive book on organic vegetable seed production. Encyclopedic, yet well written and approachable, this seminal work deserves a place in every grower's library. From the organic farmer seeking a comprehensive reference, to the family farmer who wants to learn how to guarantee access to a favorite variety, to the progressive seed saver committed to success - all will find this book an indispensable guide and Navazio a trusted partner in organic seed improvement."-- Jim Gerritsen, president, Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association (OSGATA), "There is nothing more important right now than growing and saving seeds; that most essential aspect of life. While we may have all done this once upon a time, we have mostly lost these skills to private industry or urbanization. Until now. John Navazio reveals all the techniques and tricks, some simple and some complex, that he's learned only after decades of careful observation and practice. Incredible photos help tell the story of life that seeds represent. The Organic Seed Grower is what we need to take back community control of seeds from those who have taken it from us."--Tom Stearns, president, High Mowing Organic Seeds, ForeWord Reviews- As interest grows in sustainable agriculture practices, the need for organic seed is also on the rise. For a farm to be certified organic, the seed also has to be designated as such, but it's not just those seeking or holding certifications who are leaning toward using this kind of seed. Gardeners, hobby farmers, community garden managers, and others are driving demand, particularly for heirloom vegetable varieties. Although there are several commercial companies that offer organic seed for sale, smaller growers and hobbyists are finding enjoyment and affordability in 'seed saving' for themselves. In this valuable, highly detailed exploration of the topic, John Navazio takes readers through the steps necessary to produce an organic seed crop, with best practices, a primer on crop plant biology, and tips on seed storage. Navazio is well-versed in the topic as the senior scientist for the Organic Seed Alliance and a plant breeding and seed specialist for Washington State University Extension. Insightful and experienced, Navazio provides information in a straightforward, easy-to-follow manner. After a fascinating stroll through the history of agricultural seed, he then covers vegetable families--such as alliaceae, brassicaceae, and cucurbitaceae--and their characteristics before delving into the details of particular vegetables, like leeks or lettuce. Even for those who don't plan on seed saving, these chapters are stunning in their straightforward presentation of complex material, including soil and fertility requirements, growing methods, harvest, and genetic maintenance. As a farmer might say, every description is nutritionally dense. Although the guide is most relevant to farmers who might want to sell seeds as part of a diversified small-farm operation, Navazio's expertise will likely be fascinating to the backyard gardener as well. Much like other types of homesteading skills, seed saving can be something of an art, and, fortunately, Navazio is an expert teacher., "John Navazio has written a fantastic guide for organic seed breeders and producers. He has taken organic seed production to a higher level with extensive information on selection, genetic integrity, isolation distances, and seedborne diseases. Although his focus is on plant breeders and commercial growers, much of the information is also applicable to small-scale farms producing seed for on-site use." --Suzanne Ashworth, Del Rio Botanical; author of Seed to Seed, "John Navazio has written a fantastic guide for organic seed breeders and producers. He has taken organic seed production to a higher level with extensive information on selection, genetic integrity, isolation distances, and seedborne diseases. Although his focus is on plant breeders and commercial growers, much of the information is also applicable to small-scale farms producing seed for on-site use."--Suzanne Ashworth, Del Rio Botanical; author of Seed to Seed, "There is nothing more important right now than growing and saving seeds; that most essential aspect of life. While we may have all done this once upon a time, we have mostly lost these skills to private industry or urbanization. Until now. John Navazio reveals all the techniques and tricks, some simple and some complex, that he's learned only after decades of careful observation and practice. Incredible photos help tell the story of life that seeds represent. The Organic Seed Grower is what we need to take back community control of seeds from those who have taken it from us." --Tom Stearns, president, High Mowing Organic Seeds, "With The Organic Seed Grower , well-respected plant breeder and seed expert Dr. John Navazio has written the definitive book on organic vegetable seed production. Encyclopedic, yet well written and approachable, this seminal work deserves a place in every grower's library. From the organic farmer seeking a comprehensive reference, to the family farmer who wants to learn how to guarantee access to a favorite variety, to the progressive seed saver committed to success - all will find this book an indispensable guide and Navazio a trusted partner in organic seed improvement." --Jim Gerritsen, president, Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association (OSGATA), "John Navazio has made a keystone contribution to the future of the grassroots organic seed movement. The Organic Seed Grower is a fundamental resource for the preservation and improvement of agricultural biodiversity. It is an essential guide to high-quality, organic seed production: well grounded in fundamental principles, brimming with practical techniques, thorough in coverage, and remarkably well organized, accessible, and readable."--Jeff McCormack, Ph.D., founder of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, "John Navazio has made a keystone contribution to the future of the grassroots organic seed movement. The Organic Seed Grower is a fundamental resource for the preservation and improvement of agricultural biodiversity. It is an essential guide to high-quality, organic seed production: well grounded in fundamental principles, brimming with practical techniques, thorough in coverage, and remarkably well organized, accessible, and readable." --Jeff McCormack, Ph.D., founder of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange
Table of Content
Part 1. Historical and botanical information A short history of agricultural seed Reproductive biology of crop plants Understanding biennial seed crops Part 2. The families of vegetables Alliaceae Amaranthaceae Apiaceae Asteraceae Brassicaceae Cucurbitaceae Fabaceae Poaceae (sweet corn) Solanaceae Part 3. Seed grower fundamentals Isolation distances for maintaining varietal integrity Maintaining adequate population size Seed crop climates Seedborne diseases Stockseed basic
Copyright Date
2013
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2012-034338
Dewey Decimal
635
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
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