Farming With Green Manures: On Plumgrove Farm (1876)

By Caleb Harlan and Harlan Caleb 1814-1902

Book Overview

Farming With Green Manures: On Plumgrove Farm is a book written by Caleb Harlan and originally published in 1876. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences and experiments with green manures, a sustainable farming practice that involves planting specific crops to improve soil fertility and reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers.Harlan shares his insights on the benefits of green manures, including increased soil health, improved crop yields, and reduced erosion. He also provides practical guidance on selecting and planting green manure crops, as well as tips for incorporating them into a larger crop rotation plan.The book is based on Harlan's own experiences farming on Plumgrove Farm, a 100-acre property located in Delaware, USA. Through his writing, he shares his passion for sustainable agriculture and the importance of taking care of the land for future generations.Overall, Farming With Green Manures: On Plumgrove Farm is a valuable resource for farmers and gardeners interested in sustainable agriculture practices and soil health.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104055171
• ISBN13: 9781104055172
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"