The Sweet Potato (1911)

By Benno Humbert Alfred Groth

Book Overview

The Sweet Potato is a book written by Benno Humbert Alfred Groth in 1911. It is a comprehensive guide to the cultivation and uses of sweet potatoes. The book covers the history and origin of sweet potatoes, their nutritional value, and the different varieties available. It also includes detailed instructions on how to grow, harvest, and store sweet potatoes, as well as tips on pest control and disease prevention. The book also explores the many culinary uses of sweet potatoes, including recipes for soups, stews, pies, and casseroles. Additionally, it provides information on the industrial uses of sweet potatoes, such as in the production of starch and alcohol. The Sweet Potato is a valuable resource for anyone interested in growing and using this versatile and nutritious vegetable.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: 1120932645
• ISBN13: 9781120932648
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"