Carrots, Mangold Wurtzels and Sugar Beets - How to Raise Them, How to Keep Them and How to Feed Them

By James J H Gregory

This vintage book contains a detailed guide on growing a variety of root vegetables including mangold wurtzels, carrots, and sugar beets. Written in simple, clear language and profusely illustrated, "Carrots, Mangold Wurtzels and Sugar Beets" is highly recommended for gardens new and old with an interest in kitchen gardening. Contents include: "The Argument for the Raising of Roots", "The Carrot", "The Location and Soil", "The Manure and its Application", "Preparing the Bed", "When to Plant", "The Seed and the Planting of It", "Quantity to the Acre", "Varieties, and What Kinds to Grow", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with specially-commissioned new introduction on growing vegetables at home.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1528711572
• ISBN13: 9781528711579
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: Home Farm Books
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"