Plants from pits : pots of plants for the whole family to enjoy
Title:
Plants from pits : pots of plants for the whole family to enjoy
Author:
Farrell, Holly, author.
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
London : Mitchell Beazley, 2015.
Physical Description:
144 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Summary:
What do avocados, apples, mangos and tomatoes have in common? The answer is that they can all be grown at home, for free, from pits that you would otherwise throw into the recycling bin. Plants from Pits shows you how to grow a range of fruit and vegetables, indoors and out, with minimum equipment and experience. This complete guide covers everything from the science of how plants grow to how to deal with pests and other problems. Find out what to grow, what to grow it in and when and where to grow it for the best results.
Language:
English
Contents:
Introduction -- How to use this book -- How plants grow -- How to grow plants successfully -- The pits. Avocado ; Melon and watermelon ; Citrus ; Passionfruit ; Lychee ; Cape gooseberry ; Papaya ; Mango ; Kiwi ; Pomegranate ; Dates ; Dragon fruit (pitaya) ; Grapes ; Olives ; Fig ; Peanut ; Tomato ; Capsicum and chile pepper ; Pumpkins and squash ; Apples and pears ; Plums and apricots ; Peaches and nectarines ; Cherries ; Gooseberries, redcurrants, blackcurrants, and whitecurrants ; Blueberries and cranberries ; Strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries -- Looking after plants as they grow.
Subject Term:
ISBN:
9781784721039
Format :
Book
