Greenhouse operation and management
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Book Overview
Based on the author's life-long practical experiences both in the industry and in research, this best-selling, state-of-the-art guide to the operation of commercial flower and vegetable greenhouses presents coverage in the order in which decision-making concerns occur. Exceptionally comprehensive--yet accessible--it provides detailed, step-by-step instructions in layman's terms for ALL aspects of the business--from the physical facilities, to the day-to-day operations, to business management and marketing. Specific chapter topics cover greenhouse construction, heating, and cooling; environmental control systems; root substrate; root substrate pasteurization; watering; fertilization; alternative cropping system; carbon dioxide fertilization; light and temperature; chemical growth regulation; insect control; disease control; postproduction quality; marketing; and business management. For individuals entering the greenhouse business.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0835925765
ISBN13:9780835925761
Release Date:January 1981
Publisher:Reston Publishing
Length:563 Pages
Weight:2.52 lbs.
Customer Reviews
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Greenhouse Operataions and Management 6th Ed.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This is a very informative book on greenhouse structures, systems, and operations. It gives a detailed approach to opperating small and large scale greenhouse ranges. There are no color pictures, but other than that, it's a good buy.
An excellent textbook
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Nelson's text is probably the most widely used on college campuses offering greenhouse management. It is up to date, full of technical information, and the chapters are well-ordered.My only complaint is that it is VERY badly formatted and so, difficult to read. Like the Biblical book of Numbers, it will have you sawing logs if read at bedtime. The publisher could learn alot from Boodley's The Commercial Greenhouse, which is much more readable.
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