Crop Growing And Crop Feeding: A Book For The Farm, Garden And Orchard (1901)

by Wilbur Fisk Massey

Book Overview

Crop Growing and Crop Feeding: A Book for the Farm, Garden and Orchard is a comprehensive guide for farmers, gardeners, and orchard owners, written by Wilbur Fisk Massey in 1901. The book covers a wide range of topics related to crop cultivation and nutrition, including soil preparation, seed selection, planting techniques, fertilization, and pest control. The author provides detailed instructions for growing a variety of crops, such as corn, wheat, oats, potatoes, and fruit trees. He also discusses the importance of crop rotation and the benefits of using cover crops to improve soil health. In addition to crop growing, the book also delves into crop feeding, which refers to the process of providing proper nutrition to crops. Massey explains the different types of fertilizers and their properties, as well as how to determine the nutrient requirements of different crops. He also provides guidance on how to use manure and compost effectively. Throughout the book, Massey emphasizes the importance of sustainability and responsible farming practices. He encourages farmers to take a holistic approach to crop cultivation and to consider the long-term impact of their actions on the environment. Overall, Crop Growing and Crop Feeding is a valuable resource for anyone interested in growing crops, whether on a small scale in a garden or on a larger scale in a farm or orchard. Its timeless advice is still relevant today, more than a century after it was first published.With Special Reference To The Practical Methods Of Using Commercial Fertilizers Therein.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: 1164193708
• ISBN13: 9781164193708
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 386 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"