Book
Root vegetables : a grower's guide / Jean-Martin Fortier ; translated by Laurie Bennett ; edited by Pierre Nessmann ; illustrations by Flore Avram.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781774060179 (trade paperback)
- Physical Description: vii, 119 pages : colour illustrations ; 18 cm.
- Publisher: Gabriola Island, BC : New Society Publishers, [2025]
- Copyright: ©2025
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Translation of: Les légumes racines. |
| Language Note: | In English, translated from the French. |
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| Subject: | Root crops. Vegetable gardening. |
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Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | 635.1 For | 31681010437317 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Perseus Publishing
Root Vegetables: A Grower's Guide offers an essential roadmap to cultivating Jean-Martin Fortier's 20 favorite varieties using biointensive techniques. Discover hidden gems for your garden, from staples to heirloom curiosities, with detailed guidance on growing, managing, and harvesting nutrient-packed root crops.
- Perseus Publishing
Master the art of growing nutritious, versatile, and flavorful root vegetables with Jean-Martin Fortier's biointensive farming methods.
Root Vegetables: A Grower's Guide uncovers the secrets to cultivating a wide range of root crops, from familiar favorites like potatoes and carrots to lesser-known gems like oca and salsify. Jean-Martin Fortier's biointensive approach maximizes yield while nurturing soil health, making this guide invaluable to home gardeners and market farmers alike.
This richly illustrated, full-color guide includes:
- A step-by-step introduction to "The Fortier Method" for sustainable, high-yield microfarming
- Botanical insights into root vegetables, from ancient wild varieties to modern cultivars
- Detailed profiles of 20 nutritious and versatile crops, with practical advice on growing each
- Techniques for soil preparation, sowing, transplanting, fertilizing, and irrigation
- Organic practices for managing pests, diseases, and crop rotations
- Tips for optimizing harvest and storage to preserve flavor and nutrition.
Root Vegetables is part of the Grower's Guides from the Market Gardener series. It's designed to provide novice to expert growers with practical knowledge to succeed using the principles of biointensive, regenerative agriculture on a human scale.
