Truck Farming At The South: A Guide To The Raising Of Vegetables For Northern Markets (1888)

By A. Oemler

Book Overview

Truck Farming At The South: A Guide To The Raising Of Vegetables For Northern Markets (1888) is a book written by A. Oemler that provides a comprehensive guide to farming vegetables in the southern United States with the aim of selling them in the northern markets. The book covers various topics such as soil preparation, planting, cultivating, and harvesting different types of vegetables, including tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, and beans. It also discusses the use of fertilizers, irrigation systems, and pest management techniques. The author provides practical advice on how to maximize yields and profits, and how to package and transport the produce to the northern markets. The book also includes useful tables, charts, and illustrations, making it a valuable resource for farmers, gardeners, and anyone interested in agriculture. Overall, Truck Farming At The South is a timeless classic that provides a wealth of information on vegetable farming and marketing in the late 19th century.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: 1164177869
• ISBN13: 9781164177869
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"