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Plant Propagation A to Z : Growing Plants for Free by Geoff Bryant
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- 9781552976883
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Firefly Books, The Limited
ISBN-10
1552976882
ISBN-13
9781552976883
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2756483
Product Key Features
Book Title
Plant Propagation a to Z : Growing Plants for Free
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Life Sciences / Botany, Techniques, Reference
Publication Year
2003
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Science, Gardening
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
0 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
7.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2003-278785
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
A handy guide to all propagation techniques... written in an accessible style... a practical step-by-step reference on the art of reproducing garden plants and should be a welcome addition to any gardening collection., Clearly outlines all aspects of plant propagation, from selecting the right tools to identifying which plants reproduce by seed, division, and cutting., Will take you to the next horticultural level... will introduce you to plants that you likely never heard of., Takes the mystery out of plant propagation... clear and easy... a treasure for both those who want to learn to propagate and those who need to brush up., Step-by-step guide to advanced propagation techniques such as layering, grafting, budding and tissue culture., Comprehensive ... Bryant's guide provides an essential and encyclopedic resource for the fiscally minded, or just creatively curious, gardener., Written in an accessible style... a practical step-by-step reference on the art of reproducing garden plants., Excellent introduction ... well-illustrated work ... Should inspire many a gardener to look at plant propagation as a means to keep gardening costs down, and to obtain plants in a garden that would normally not be available through some commercial outlets., All aspects of plant propagation, from selecting the right tools to identifying which plants reproduce by seed, division, and cutting.
Dewey Decimal
635
Table Of Content
Introduction Part One: PLANT PROPAGATION What is plant propagation? Sexual reproduction and asexual (vegetative) propagation The miracle behind vegetative propagation Deciding which method to use Timing Propagation tools Working environment Equipment Hygiene Pest and disease control Pests Diseases Careful use of sprays Table 1: General propagation methods Growing from seed Seed structure Obtaining seed Storing seed Germination and viability Starter mixes seed sowing Propagating from spores Table 2: Germination requirements Propagation by Division Rosettes, runners and offsets Herbaceous perennials Natural layering and aerial roots Suckers Rhizomes, tubers, corms and bulbs Table 3: Propagation by division Propagation by cuttings Stem cuttings Leaf cuttings Aftercare Table 4: Propagation by cuttings Less common techniques Layering Grafting Budding Root cuttings Tissue culture Part Two: TECHNIQUES FOR SOME POPULAR GARDEN ORNAMENTALS A to Z listing of specific techniques for 500 garden ornamentals Glossay Index
Synopsis
Practical and illustrated by step-by-step techniques, this book covers all types of plant propagation: seeds, cuttings and division as well as layering, grafting and growing from spores. Extensive tables detail specifics for more than 1,000 garden plants., In Plant Propagation A to Z, over 500 photographs illustrate both practical step-by-step propagation techniques and the plants themselves. More than 1,000 garden plants are covered in the extensive tables, detailing the specific propagation techniques to use -- seed, cutting or division -- for each plant. More specialized propagation methods are also described, including layering, grafting, and even growing ferns from spores. Information on germination time, strike rate, time of year to propagate, and temperature required is given, with specific instructions covering 500 popular garden ornamentals. Plant Propagation A to Z gives practical advice to: Decide the right technique to use Determine the best time to propagate Learn specialized propagation methods Choose the right equipment Easy-to-use and informative, Plant Propagation A to Z is an essential gardening reference book that will be used time and again., In Plant Propagation A to Z , over 500 photographs illustrate both practical step-by-step propagation techniques and the plants themselves. More than 1,000 garden plants are covered in the extensive tables, detailing the specific propagation techniques to use -- seed, cutting or division -- for each plant. More specialized propagation methods are also described, including layering, grafting, and even growing ferns from spores. Information on germination time, strike rate, time of year to propagate, and temperature required is given, with specific instructions covering 500 popular garden ornamentals. Plant Propagation A to Z gives practical advice to: Decide the right technique to use Determine the best time to propagate Learn specialized propagation methods Choose the right equipment Easy-to-use and informative, Plant Propagation A to Z is an essential gardening reference book that will be used time and again.
LC Classification Number
SB119B79 2003
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