| Description |
148 pages : photographs ; 28 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
Introduction // Book 1: Seed-saving basics -- A see -- Origin of seed saving -- Reasons for the seed saving practice -- Overview of seed-saving -- Starting seeds -- How to save various seeds -- Keep a variety of seeds -- Propagation and fertilization -- Plant propagation methods -- Propagating new plants with your seeds -- Asexual propagation -- Propagation through division -- Problems growing flowers -- Common garden pests and diseases -- Garden pests -- Controlling garden pests -- Garden diseases -- Pollination // Book 2: Hybrid varieties -- What is a hybrid seed plant? -- Non-hybrid and heirloom seeds -- GMO foods -- Pros and cons of using hybrid seeds -- Isolation methods -- Seed harvest -- Seed extraction and drying -- Moisture -- Characteristics of healthy seeds -- Consciously choosing seeds -- Specifics of common seeds -- How to store seeds -- Saving seeds from your garden -- Saving seeds from your herb garden // Book 3: Testing the germination rate -- Germination tests -- Test your plants' drought tolerance in advance -- Why germination of internal seeds can give misleading results -- How to test germination -- Organic soil amendments -- Seed dormancy -- A step-by-step model for beginners -- What is compost? -- Survival gardening -- Succession planting -- Tips & tricks for beginners -- The most common error when starting seeds indoors -- Conclussion -- Index. |
| Summary |
Finally! The only guide any prepper would ever need to gather, store, and plant just about any seed you like without being a master gardner. If you are preparing for times of uncertainty and want to be safe no matter what happens in the world. And because you understand the importance of fresh and healthy plant foods, I think you'll find a lot of value in this book. Please keep reading...We both know that food preservation is one of the better ways to store food for times of uncertainty, but ...what about fresh food? What about the importance of having fresh fruits, veggies, and berries? Especially if you have kids, it is the only natural supply of must-have nutrients and other microelements. Okay, so how do you actually enjoy fresh food all year long, no matter the conditions? Well, the answer is quite simple, YOU SAVE THE SEED! This book literally has all the materials you need to preserve your must-have seeds for any situation in almost any location, so please, read it carefully and use it wisely! |
| Subject |
Seeds.
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Plant propagation.
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Germination.
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| ISBN |
9798847212571 |
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