Growing Food in Containers in the Tropics

Franklin W. Martin and Ruth M. Ruberté

No 373350, USDA Miscellaneous from United States Department of Agriculture

Abstract: This publication is designed to help those who live in the Tropics and whose space is limited to grow some of their own food in containers. It contains information on choosing containers and sites, preparing the soil, establishing and caring for the plants, avoiding insect and disease problems, harvesting, and the suitability of potential crops for container culture in the Tropics.

Keywords: Crop Production/Industries; Productivity Analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 22
Date: 1981-01
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.373350

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