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Beautiful and comprehensive, Vegetables is a must-have for all gardeners, by acclaimed authors Roger Phillips and Martyn Rix.

'Remarkable . . . I have learnt so much' - Financial Times

Whether you are a complete novice or an experienced gardener, Vegetables contains a stunning array of produce, in full colour photography, that can be grown in gardens of all sizes, allotments and even in windowsill pots. The book features over 500 vegetables that can be cultivated in a temperate climate, from the familiar carrot and spinach to the exotic jicama and sacred lotus.

Revised and updated, this is an indispensable guide for growers, the authoritative text contains fascinating details of the history and development of each species and information on characteristics, cultivation, when to harvest, and pests and diseases – as well as tips for cooking the more unusual varieties.



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Remarkable . . . I have learnt so much from the new edition -- Robin Lane Fox, Financial Times

Vegetables: The Definitive Guide for Gardeners

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      Publisher Pan Macmillan
      Published 16 September 2021
      ISBN-13 9781529063295
      978-1529063295
      ISBN-10 1529063299
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Beautiful and comprehensive, Vegetables is a must-have for all gardeners, by acclaimed authors Roger Phillips and Martyn Rix.

      'Remarkable . . . I have learnt so much' - Financial Times

      Whether you are a complete novice or an experienced gardener, Vegetables contains a stunning array of produce, in full colour photography, that can be grown in gardens of all sizes, allotments and even in windowsill pots. The book features over 500 vegetables that can be cultivated in a temperate climate, from the familiar carrot and spinach to the exotic jicama and sacred lotus.

      Revised and updated, this is an indispensable guide for growers, the authoritative text contains fascinating details of the history and development of each species and information on characteristics, cultivation, when to harvest, and pests and diseases – as well as tips for cooking the more unusual varieties.



      Trade Review
      Remarkable . . . I have learnt so much from the new edition -- Robin Lane Fox, Financial Times

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