Overview
Citrus Growing in Florida makes citrus cultivation accessible to commercial growers, students, and home gardeners. The book covers planting, production, grove management, fertilization, spraying, and harvesting. For students of horticulture, it discusses the history of the crop, its varieties, propagation, and areas of production. For the homeowner, it provides practical advice on growing everything from the tart lemons and tangy limes to sweet oranges and juicy grapefruit that define the flavor of Florida.Synopsis
Citrus Growing in Florida makes citrus cultivation accessible to commercial growers, students, and home gardeners. The book covers planting, production, grove management, fertilization, spraying, and harvesting. For students of horticulture, it discusses the history of the crop, its varieties, propagation, and areas of production. For the homeowner, it provides practical advice on growing everything from the tart lemons and tangy limes to sweet oranges and juicy grapefruit that define the flavor of Florida.
Booknews
A practical guide for home gardeners and grove owners, revised (the 2nd edition of 1975 was written by Louis W. Ziegler and Herbert S. Wolfe) to reflect new production technology, new citrus varieties and rootstocks, and the effects on commercial growing of the 1983 and 1985 freezes. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)