{"product_id":"9781774060179","title":"Root Vegetables","description":"Author: Jean-Martin Fortier\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781774060179\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: New Society Publishers\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 02 Jan 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 128\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaster the art of growing nutritious, versatile, and flavourful root vegetables with Jean-Martin Fortier's biointensive farming methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRoot Vegetables: A Grower's Guide\u003c\/i\u003e uncovers the secrets to cultivating a wide range of root crops, from familiar favourites like potatoes and carrots to lesser-known gems like oca and salsify. Jean-Martin Fortier's biointensive approach maximises yield while nurturing soil health, making this guide invaluable to home gardeners and market farmers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis richly illustrated, full-colour guide includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA step-by-step introduction to 'The Fortier Method' for sustainable, high-yield microfarming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical insights into root vegetables, from ancient wild varieties to modern cultivars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed profiles of 20 nutritious and versatile crops, with practical advice on growing each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechniques for soil preparation, sowing, transplanting, fertilising, and irrigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic practices for managing pests, diseases, and crop rotations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for optimising harvest and storage to preserve flavor and nutrition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRoot Vegetables\u003c\/i\u003e is part of the \u003ci\u003eGrower's Guides from the Market Gardener\u003c\/i\u003e series. It's designed to provide novice to expert growers with practical knowledge to succeed using the principles of biointensive, regenerative agriculture on a human scale.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46687933399198,"sku":"ADS-9781774060179","price":29.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781774060179.jpg?v=1775630924","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781774060179","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}