{"product_id":"no-till-intensive-vegetable-culture-pesticide-free-methods-for-restoring-soil-and-growing-nutrient-rich-high-yielding-crops-9781603588539","title":"No-Till Intensive Vegetable Culture: Pesticide-Free Methods for Restoring Soil and Growing Nutrient-Rich, High-Yielding Crops","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom a veteran organic grower: a unique agricultural methodology that delivers higher yields, higher quality, and higher profitability--absolutely free of herbicides or pesticides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNo-till farming has rapidly grown in popularity among vegetable growers due to its high-quality, high-yield, high-profit results. Renowned organic grower Bryan O'Hara perfected the technique during the multi-year transition of his Connecticut vegetable farm to a no-till system. His vibrantly healthy, resilient plants are testaments to the value of allowing the inherent biological functions in soil to do their work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eNo-Till Intensive Vegetable Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, O'Hara describes the methods he has developed, which are completely free of herbicides or other pesticides and require only a few acres of land and minimal capital investment. He asserts that this flexible, ecological methodology is as important for soil fertility as it is for his economic success. This comprehensive manual delves into all facets of a dynamic, holistic growing system, including: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNo-till bed preparation techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeeding and transplanting methods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIrrigation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse of fertilizers (including foliar feeds)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComposting (preparation and application)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCulture of indigenous microorganisms to support soil biology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePest and disease management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYear-round growing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHarvest and storage techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eO'Hara also explores the spiritual dimension of managing a farm ecosystem: observing the natural balance between plants, soil, air, water, and sunlight and the ways in which working to maintain that balance influences practical production decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're a high-yield producer, a homesteader, or a market gardener, \u003cem\u003e No-Till Intensive Vegetable Culture\u003c\/em\u003e is the go-to vegetable grower's manual for the twenty-first century. O'Hara's advanced yet accessible methodology will both help you respond to natural systems and adapt to meet future challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-12988806\"\u003eBryan O'Hara\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chelsea Green Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/21\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 7.00w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781603588539\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1603588531\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-TEC\"\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-TEC003070\"\u003eAgriculture | Sustainable Agriculture\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-TEC\"\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-TEC003090\"\u003eAgriculture | Organic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-TEC\"\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-TEC003080\"\u003eAgriculture | Agronomy | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Chelsea Green Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42696902869229,"sku":"9781603588539","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_d1b9258c-a8d0-4dd5-992a-8b2d23af7b07.jpg?v=1649884203","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/no-till-intensive-vegetable-culture-pesticide-free-methods-for-restoring-soil-and-growing-nutrient-rich-high-yielding-crops-9781603588539","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}