Chicory Growing: Practical guidance for maximizing forage and root quality
This edition offers practical advice on how to grow chicory for fodder and root use. It covers planting methods, thinning and weed control, cultivation timing, and ways to manage labor and costs in different regions. Readers will also find notes on plant development, harvest timing, and potential issues from pests and flavor effects in dairy animals.
- Learn sowing and spacing, drilling versus broadcasting, and how to optimize yields across seasons
- Discover thinning, cultivation depth, and how to conserve soil moisture to protect roots
- Understand weed management, “trumpeters,” and pest considerations for chicory crops
- Get tips on uses for livestock, horses, hogs, and dairy cattle, plus packing and roasting considerations
Ideal for readers of practical farming guides who want a clear, field-tested approach to chicory cultivation and use.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book serves as a comprehensive manual on cultivating chicory as an addition to farm resources. The author explores the plant's numerous uses, including culinary, medicinal, and agricultural applications. Historical documentation traces the plant's cultivation back to ancient times, while identifying its significance and discussing the evolution of chicory as a popular beverage. The author details the process of growing and harvesting chicory, providing valuable insights for farmers and gardeners looking to incorporate this unique crop into their operations. Additionally, the book examines the various types of chicory and delves into the scientific analysis of its chemical composition. This thorough examination establishes the book as an invaluable resource for farmers, researchers, and anyone with an interest in the cultivation and utilization of chicory. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780282907747_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282907747
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282907747
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)