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Botany of the Kitchen Garden


Botany of the Kitchen Garden

Hardback by Dove, Hélèna

Botany of the Kitchen Garden

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ISBN:
9781842467831
Publication Date:
3 Apr 2023
Language:
English
Publisher:
Royal Botanic Gardens
Imprint:
Kew Publishing
Pages:
224 pages
Format:
Hardback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 20 - 21 May 2024
Botany of the Kitchen Garden

Description

Kew expert Hélèna Dove expertly combines horticulture and science in this essential reference on food crops: which part of the plant are we harvesting, how are plants adapted and how does this effect the grower? She demonstrates that by examining the botany of both wild and domesticated plants, we can understand behaviours and adaptations, giving readers and growers the tools to delve further into their favourite foods. From asparagus, cabbage, lettuce and raspberry to pineapple, tomatillo and okra, each comprehensive plant entry and includes information on etymology, cultivation history, growing habits, cultivars and varieties, and much more. With a closer look at the everyday crops we grow and eat, this book will help the reader cultivate more productive plots, provide a renewed zest for the food on our plates, and a deeper understanding to an afternoon spent at the allotment.

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