The Highbush Blueberry and Its Management

by Robert E Gough

Overview

Here is a book that sets forth vital information growers need to produce highbush blueberries effectively and efficiently. Written from the grower's point of view, The Highbush Blueberry and Its Management presents technical information in a highly readable manner that is easy to understand. It helps growers make proper decisions before they plant-

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040214374
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	12/15/1993
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	288
File size:	36 MB
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About the Author

Robert E Gough

Table of Contents

ABOUT THE AUTHOR, Preface, Chapter 1: Introduction, Chapter 2: Selection and Improvement, Chapter 3: Growth and Development, Chapter 4: Climatic Requirements, Chapter 5: Soil, Chapter 6: Site Selection, Chapter 7: Plant Selection, Chapter 8: Soil Preparation, Chapter 9: Planting, Chapter 10: Soil Management, Chapter 11: Pruning, Chapter 12: Propagation, Chapter 13: Fruit Production, Chapter 14: Harvesting, Chapter 15: Pest Control, Chapter 16: Marketing, References, Appendix 1: Conversion Table, Appendix 2: Miscellaneous Information Useful to the Grower, Appendix 3: World Production of the Highbush Blueberry, Appendix 4: Diagnosing Disorders of the Highbush Blueberry, Index

Editorial Reviews

A complete guide for growers of highbush blueberries, from the homeowner with a single bush in the backyard to large scale commercial berry farms. The topics include selecting cultivars, soil preparation and management, planting, pruning, pest control, and marketing. Paper edition (022-8), $32.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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