Overview

 From loquat to breadfruit to persimmon, Asian fruits and berries offer a dizzying selection of tastes, techniques and associated lore. This guide provides descriptions, histories, growing techniques and additional information about Asia's resplendent selection of fruits and berries, with a full color photograph accompanying each entry. Their rich history and cultural lore is presented in this practical guide to identifying, eating and growing the berries and fruits of the Asian continent.

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Author:   Kathleen Low
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.494kg
ISBN:  

9781476675954

ISBN 10:   1476675953
Pages:   242
Publication Date:   29 October 2019
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Introduction Medical Advice Disclaimer The Fruits and Berries Asian Pears Asian Persimmons Breadfruit Breadnut Buddha’s Hand Calamondin Carambola Cempedak Che Chinese Quince Citron Durian Fig Ginkgo Goji Berry Indian Gooseberry Jackfruit Japanese Raisin Java Apple Java Plum Jujube Kaffir Lime Kiwifruit Kumquat Langsat Longan Loquat Lychee Malay Apple Mandarin Orange Mango Nanking Cherry Noni Phalsa Pomegranate Pomelo Pulasan Purple Mangosteen Rambutan Schisandra Berry Wampee Yuzu Appendix 1. Food Safety Regarding Fruits and Berries Appendix 2. USDA Plant Hardiness Zones Appendix 3. Chilling Hours Appendix 4. Fertilizers Glossary Index

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"""Packed cover to cover with information about how to grow an immense variety of Asian fruits and berries...extensive...excellent, information-laden, and reader-friendly...highly recommended""--Midwest Book Review."

Packed cover to cover with information about how to grow an immense variety of Asian fruits and berries...extensive...excellent, information-laden, and reader-friendly...highly recommended --Midwest Book Review.

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Kathleen Low is a retired library programs consultant for the California State Library.

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