Vegetable Cultivation and Health Benefits

By Julia Elliott Logan Evans

Comprehensive coverage of cultivation practices: Detailed guidance on soil preparation, seed selection, planting, irrigation, fertilization, pest and disease management, and post-harvest handling. Sustainable and organic methods: Explores eco-friendly and organic approaches to vegetable cultivation that enhance yield, quality, and environmental sustainability. Nutritional composition and health benefits: Explains the role of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytochemicals in supporting immunity, preventing diseases, and promoting overall well-being. Integration of cultivation and nutrition: Discusses how cultivation practices, harvest timing, and post-harvest handling can influence the nutritional quality of vegetables. Emerging trends in vegetable production: Highlights biofortification, functional vegetables, urban and vertical gardening, and innovations in cultivation techniques. Case studies and practical examples: Provides real-world examples of successful vegetable cultivation, illustrating best practices and strategies to maximize both yield and health outcomes.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1787156303
• ISBN13: 9781787156302
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Kruger Brentt Publisher Uk. Ltd.
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.0" x 10.0"