Hot beds how to grow early crops using an age old technique
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The ancient method of growing vegetables in hot beds, used by the Victorians and by the Romans, harnesses the natural process of decay to cultivate out-of-season crops. Jack First has revived and modernised this remarkable technique, and produces healthy vegetables at least two months earlier than conventionally grown crops.
A low-cost, sustainable approach to cultivating out-of-season vegetables in small spaces, using the age-old technique of growing in hot beds.
The ancient method of growing vegetables in hot beds, used by the Victorians and by the Romans, harnesses the natural process of decay to cultivate out-of-season crops. In this easy-to-use guide, Jack First shares essential tips on how to reap the rewards available from modernizing and adapting this remarkable technique. With just stable manure (or alternatives), a simple frame and a small space to build your bed, you can be harvesting salads in March and potatoes in early April.
This accessible, illustrated guide has everything you need to understand how to use this highly productive, low-cost, year-round, eco-friendly gardening system. Straightforward explanations and diagrams show how you too can grow early veg without fossil-fuel energy or elaborate equipment.
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Taal: en
Bindwijze: Paperback
Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 07 januari 2013
Aantal pagina's: 128
Illustraties: Nee
Hoofdauteur: Jack First
Tweede Auteur: Jack First
Hoofduitgeverij: Green Books
Editie: 2
Extra groot lettertype: Nee
Product breedte: 138 mm
Product hoogte: 14 mm
Product lengte: 180 mm
Studieboek: Nee
Verpakking breedte: 138 mm
Verpakking hoogte: 10 mm
Verpakking lengte: 447 mm
Verpakkingsgewicht: 222 g
EAN: 9780857841063