How To Plant And What To Do With The Crops: Together With Valuable Hints For The Farm, Garden And Orchard (1886)

By Mark W. Johnson

Book Overview

""How To Plant And What To Do With The Crops"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by Mark W. Johnson in 1886, which provides valuable insights and tips for farmers, gardeners, and orchard owners. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on different aspects of planting and crop management. The first section of the book covers the basics of planting, including soil preparation, seed selection, and planting techniques. The author provides detailed instructions on how to plant various crops, such as corn, wheat, oats, and vegetables. He also discusses the importance of crop rotation and soil conservation.The second section of the book focuses on crop management, including irrigation, fertilization, and pest control. Johnson provides practical advice on how to maintain healthy crops and prevent common problems, such as weeds, insects, and diseases. He also discusses the benefits of using organic fertilizers and natural pest control methods.The third section of the book is dedicated to gardening, providing tips on how to grow flowers, fruits, and vegetables in a backyard garden. Johnson covers topics such as garden design, soil preparation, and plant selection. He also provides advice on how to harvest and preserve garden produce.The final section of the book is devoted to orchard management, offering guidance on how to grow and maintain fruit trees, including apple, peach, and cherry trees. Johnson discusses topics such as pruning, grafting, and pest control. He also provides advice on how to store and preserve fruit.Overall, ""How To Plant And What To Do With The Crops"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in farming, gardening, or orchard management. The book provides practical advice and tips that are still relevant today, more than a century after its initial publication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164154044
• ISBN13: 9781164154044
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"