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The complete idiot's guide to seed saving and starting / by Sheri Ann Richerson.

By: Publication details: New York : Alpha Books, c2012.Description: xv, 301 p. : ill., map ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9781615641376 (pbk.)
  • 1615641378 (pbk.)
Other title:
  • Complete idiot's guide
  • Seed saving and starting
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • SB118.3 .R53 2012
Contents:
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.
Summary: 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.
List(s) this item appears in: Gardening
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Book 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.

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