The complete idiot's guide to seed saving and starting /
Richerson, Sheri Ann.
The complete idiot's guide to seed saving and starting / Complete idiot's guide Seed saving and starting by Sheri Ann Richerson. - New York : Alpha Books, c2012. - xv, 301 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
"Harvest your own seeds and grow stronger, healthier plants"--Cover. Includes seed directories for herb, spice, grain, fruit, vegetable, and flower seeds.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Getting started with seeds. Why save seeds? A seed is born -- Harvesting and storing seeds. How to save seeds. Preparing your seeds for storage. Storing your seeds -- Germinating and sowing seeds. Germinating and testing your seeds. Scarification and stratification. Sowing seeds indoors. Sowing seeds outdoors -- When seeds become plants. Extending the growing season. Transplanting your seedlings. Protecting your plants from diseases, pests, and critters -- Building your seed future. Creating new varieties by cross breeding. Creating a gardening journal. Sharing your knowledge -- Seed directories. The herb, spice, grain, and fruit seed directory. The vegetable seed directory. The flower seed directory.
Explains the essential techniques for growing plants from harvested seeds, including information on collecting seeds, drying, controlling pests, testing and germinating, and sowing.
1615641378 9781615641376
2011936777
Germination.
Plants--Development.
Seeds--Directories.
Seeds--Growth.
Seeds--Harvesting.
Seeds--Storage.
The complete idiot's guide to seed saving and starting / Complete idiot's guide Seed saving and starting by Sheri Ann Richerson. - New York : Alpha Books, c2012. - xv, 301 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
"Harvest your own seeds and grow stronger, healthier plants"--Cover. Includes seed directories for herb, spice, grain, fruit, vegetable, and flower seeds.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Getting started with seeds. Why save seeds? A seed is born -- Harvesting and storing seeds. How to save seeds. Preparing your seeds for storage. Storing your seeds -- Germinating and sowing seeds. Germinating and testing your seeds. Scarification and stratification. Sowing seeds indoors. Sowing seeds outdoors -- When seeds become plants. Extending the growing season. Transplanting your seedlings. Protecting your plants from diseases, pests, and critters -- Building your seed future. Creating new varieties by cross breeding. Creating a gardening journal. Sharing your knowledge -- Seed directories. The herb, spice, grain, and fruit seed directory. The vegetable seed directory. The flower seed directory.
Explains the essential techniques for growing plants from harvested seeds, including information on collecting seeds, drying, controlling pests, testing and germinating, and sowing.
1615641378 9781615641376
2011936777
Germination.
Plants--Development.
Seeds--Directories.
Seeds--Growth.
Seeds--Harvesting.
Seeds--Storage.