This revised, updated and expanded edition of the classic guide to growing your own vegetables contains everything you need to know to create a highly-productive vegetable plot.
Covering
every aspect of vegetable gardening
from
preparing soil
to manures, composts and fertilizers, from
growing techniques
to protection, pests, from diseases
and weeds to making
good use of space,
this is a comprehensive guide to ensuring the
best results from your garden or allotment.
With
cultivation information for over 100 vegetables
, including site and soil requirements, cultivation, pests and diseases, and cultivars, this illustrated handbook is a must for vegetable gardeners of all levels and experience.