No-Till Intensive Vegetable Culture

A unique system for growing that vegetables delivers higher yields, higher quality, and higher profitability - completely free of herbicides or pesticides Whether youre a high-yield producer, market gardener, No-Till Intensive Vegetable Culture is the go-to vegetable growers manual for the twenty-first century. In recent years, no-till farming has grown in popularity due to its high-quality, high-yield, high-profit results. Over many years, renowned organic grower Bryan OHara has perfected a special no-till technique that delivers vibrant, healthy, resilient plants which benefit from the inherent biological functions in the soil. In No-Till Intensive Vegetable Culture, OHara describes the methods he has developed, which are completely free of herbicides or other pesticides. He asserts that a 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 growing system, including: No-till bed preparation techniques Seeding and transplanting methods Irrigation Use of fertilisers (including foliar feeds) Composting (preparation and application) Culture of indigenous microorganisms to support soil biology Pest and disease management Year-round growing Harvest and storage techniques