The complete idiot's guide to seed saving and starting / by Sheri Ann Richerson.
Publication details: New York : Alpha Books, c2012.Description: xv, 301 p. : ill., map ; 24 cmISBN:- 9781615641376 (pbk.)
- 1615641378 (pbk.)
- Complete idiot's guide
- Seed saving and starting
- SB118.3 .R53 2012
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Book | Westgate Branch Nonfiction Stacks | 631.521 RICHERSON (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 31744003587793 |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [281]) and index.
Includes seed directories for herb, spice, grain, fruit, vegetable, and flower seeds.
"Harvest your own seeds and grow stronger, healthier plants"--Cover.
Explains the essential techniques for growing plants from harvested seeds, including information on collecting seeds, drying, controlling pests, testing and germinating, and sowing-- Source other than Library of Congress.
Getting started with seeds. Why save seeds? A seed is born -- Harvesting and storing seeds. How to save seeds. Preparing your seeds for storage. Storing your seeds -- Germinating and sowing seeds. Germinating and testing your seeds. Scarification and stratification. Sowing seeds indoors. Sowing seeds outdoors -- When seeds become plants. Extending the growing season. Transplanting your seedlings. Protecting your plants from diseases, pests, and critters -- Building your seed future. Creating new varieties by cross breeding. Creating a gardening journal. Sharing your knowledge -- Seed directories. The herb, spice, grain, and fruit seed directory. The vegetable seed directory. The flower seed directory.
MAIN c.1 BN 10-4-12 18.99 14.21