Growing Squashes & Pumpkins

Author : Bird Richard

Hardback

Published : Tuesday 31 May 2016

ISBN : 9780754831563

Price : €6.01

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Description

From marrows and pattypans to butternut and cucumbers, this practical gardening guide offers how-to advice.

Squashes and pumpkins come in many shapes and sizes, and they are particularly tasty when home-grown and eaten soon after harvesting. In this book, the main types are described and illustrated, from marrows and pattypan squashes to butternut squashes and cucumbers. There is key advice on growing and caring for each type, how to harvest and store them, and how to keep plants in good condition by dealing with any pests and diseases. There is also advice on how to carve squashes and pumpkins to make lanterns and other decorations. The book provides reliable information for all gardeners who would like to experiment with new varieties.

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