|
Description
| Features
| Contents
| Sample
| Readership
| Reviews
| Author Information
| Related Titles
| Related Categories
Description
Nut growing has become more popular and technology has developed significantly over the last 5 years. This book is the starting point for prospective commercial nut growers – large or small scale, for farmers who want to diversify and also for gardeners interested in growing nut trees in their back yards.
Nut Grower's Guide is the first comprehensive book to growing almonds, cashews, chestnuts, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pistachios and walnuts. All aspects of site selection are covered, from soil and climate to aspect and topography through to previous land use and local pest species. Soil preparation, irrigation, planting and propagating trees are also covered. It covers the cultivation and processing of each of the major nut species and also provides guidance on packaging and the wholesale and retail marketing of nuts in Australia and overseas.
Features
- Covers all commercially grown tree nut species in Australia
- Practical and easy-to-read
- Shows how to select a site and what to grow
- Discusses the latest developments and future prospects
- Covers conventional and organic production
- Contains practical business advice
Contents
Foreword (by the President of Australian Nut Industry Council)
Introduction
1. What's in a nut?
2. Nut production worldwide
3. What nut grows where?
4. Propagation
5. Planting a nut orchard
6. Managing a nut orchard
7. Organic nut production
8. Success in business
9. Almonds
10. Cashews
11. Chestnuts
12. Hazelnuts
13. Macadamias
14. Pecans
15. Pistachios
16. Walnuts
17. Other tree nuts
Appendix 1 - Nut tree notes for gardeners
Index
Sample
View the Introduction and Chapter One from Nut Grower's Guide.
The extract is in Adobe Acrobat format (348 kb). The Acrobat Reader can be obtained from Adobe's website.
You may download and view this sample but you may not mass-transmit it nor use it or any part of it for commercial gain. It is protected by all applicable copyright laws.
Reviews
"This book will provide up to date, practical and reliable information for anyone involved with the Australian nut industries. . . it gives enough information to make the individual a very good grower."
Dr John Kenez, Melbourne (Australian Nutgrower, Dec 2005)
Readership
Existing and prospective nut growers and interested gardeners, horticulturists, horticultural students, food technologists in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and North America.
Author Information
Jennifer Wilkinson has been the editor of Australian Nutgrower, the official journal of the Australian Nut Industry Council since 1996.
Related Titles
Just Nuts
Related Categories
Landlinks : Gardening
Landlinks : Horticulture
|
Early Alert
