The Chinese Waterchestnut offers practical, field-tested guidance for growing and handling this crop, from planting to storage.
Gain clear, step-by-step guidance for cultivating waterchestnuts, including planting, flooding, fertilizing, and harvesting. The book covers common diseases, pests, and how to protect and manage fields as the crop matures. It also explains post-harvest handling, drying, and storage to keep corms marketable and fresh.
You’ll find practical details on equipment, labor needs, and cost considerations, with notes drawn from real-world trials and production settings. The guide also discusses processing options, market considerations, and how to keep corms in good condition for distribution and home use.
Ideal for farmers, extension workers, and serious beginners looking to grow Chinese waterchestnuts successfully.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history, cultivation, and culinary uses of the Chinese water chestnut, a unique vegetable highly valued in Chinese cuisine for its sweet and starchy corm. The author traces the plant's origins in China and its introduction to the United States, detailing the ideal growing conditions, planting methods, and harvesting techniques for this tropical sedge. Beyond its historical and agricultural significance, the book delves into the culinary versatility of the Chinese water chestnut, providing insights into its preparation, preservation, and incorporation into various dishes. The author highlights its use in traditional Chinese cuisine and its growing popularity in Western cooking, offering practical tips and recipes to inspire home cooks. Through its comprehensive examination, this book celebrates the Chinese water chestnut's unique qualities, making it an invaluable resource for gardeners, chefs, and food enthusiasts alike. 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 9781528024853_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 LX-9781528024853
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
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 LX-9781528024853
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)