Bibliograph

Growing figs in cold climates, a complete guide, Lee Reich

Type

Label

Growing figs in cold climates, a complete guide, Lee Reich

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Growing figs in cold climates

Oclc number

1243350073

Responsibility statement

Lee Reich

Sub title

a complete guide

Summary

"Growing Figs in Cold Climates is a complete full-color, illustrated guide to growing figs in cold climates. Written by gardening expert Lee Reich, coverage includes pruning techniques, cultivar selection for different climates, overwintering, pests, harvesting, and small-scale commercial production."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction : Native home and reasons for widespread appeal -- Why you can grow figs even in cold climates -- Fruit bearing habit -- The fig tree -- Pruning : Very important! -- Five methods for growing figs in cold climates -- But first : How to care for the soil and nourish your figs -- Method #1 : Grow in a container -- Method #2 : Plant in ground each spring, dig up each fall -- Method #3 : Swaddle stems -- Method #4 : Lay down or bury stems -- Method #5 : In ground, in cool or unheated greenhouse or hoop house -- What king of cold do you have? -- Some varieties for cold climates? -- Matching methods and varieties to kinds of cold climates -- Pests -- Harvest and preservation -- Future directions

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