Book description
Organic Vegetable Production provides an invaluable, practical
guide to the production of organic vegetables across a range of
organic farming systems in temperate areas. The book covers all
aspects of production, including crop choice, fertility building and
weed, pest and disease management within a framework of rotation
design and business planning. The specific needs of a range of
commonly grown vegetable crops are discussed in detail. The authors
consider that knowledge-gathering, marketing and financial management
are integral parts of organic vegetable production and these subjects
are examined in depth. Speciality topics as protected cropping and
storage are covered. The book highlights the technical and economic
consequences of converting from conventional to organic production and
the challenges that can arise.
Gareth Davies is an experienced researcher specializing in organic
farming and organic weed management. He works as part of the Organic
Research and Development Programme of the Henry Doubleday Research
Association - a charitable body dedicated to researching and promoting
organic gardening, farming and food. He has a strong record in practical
organic farming research, and has made a significant contribution to the
development of knowledge about organic weed management.
