The Encyclopedia of Herbs: A Comprehensive Reference to Herbs of Flavor and Fragrance

by Arthur O. Tucker, Arthur Tucker, Thomas DeBaggio

This meticulously researched compendium provides every aspect of growing, identifying, harvesting, preserving, and using more than 500 species of herbs. Thorough profiles provide a plant's botanical name and family, whether it is an annual or perennial, its height, hardiness, light requirements, water consumption, required soil type, and pH. The often fascinating history of the plant, the chemistry of its essential oils, and its culinary, landscape,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0881929948
• ISBN13: 9780881929942
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
• Length: 604 Pages
• Weight: 2.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 7.3" x 9.4"