Description: The Biodynamic Orchard Book by Ehrenfried E. Pfeiffer, Michael Maltas Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Brings together the best advice for cultivating fruit trees, berries and shrubs using biodynamic methods. Publisher Description This book brings together the best advice for cultivating fruit trees, berries and shrubs using biodynamic methods, with the aim of harvesting healthy fruit free of pesticides.Ehrenfried Pfeiffer, a pioneer of biodynamics in North America, discusses the principles of tree biology before describing the measures that can be taken to develop a pest-free orchard without the use of chemicals. He discusses soil preparation, the selection of trees for planting, issues of transplanting and pruning, the application of pastes, green cover crops, and pest control, before describing the key biodynamic preparations and how to spray them with greatest effectiveness.Michael Maltas ran fruit tree experiments on his biodynamic farm in Missouri for four years. The results are recorded in a highly practical annual spraying schedule for orchards, which is reproduced in this book. A month-by-month calendar gives information on specific methods and controls, based on Maltas extensive experience.This is an invaluable book with practical advice on all aspects of planning and maintaining a healthy orchard. Author Biography Ehrenfried Pfeiffer (1899-1961) was born in Munich. He visited the USA several times in the 1930s, was awarded a doctorate for his groundbreaking Sensitive Crystallisation theory as a blood test for detecting cancer, and emigrated there in 1940. He pioneered biodynamic agriculture in the USA and helped found the Biodynamic Farming & Gardening Association. He died in Spring Valley, New York. Michael Maltas was born in Zimbabwe (then Rhodesia) in 1950. He studied science at Cape Town University, and then biodynamics at Emerson College in the UK. He moved to the USA and managed a biodynamic dairy farm in Missouri where he set up experiments to measure the effects of biodynamics on fruit trees. He later worked at the Fetzer vineyards in California. He still designs biodynamic gardens, and lives in Ukiah, California. Details ISBN 1782500014 ISBN-13 9781782500018 Title The Biodynamic Orchard Book Author Ehrenfried E. Pfeiffer, Michael Maltas Format Paperback Year 2013 Pages 104 Publisher Floris Books GE_Item_ID:76628497; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9781782500018
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Book Title: Biodynamic Orchard Book
Number of Pages: 104 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Floris Books
Item Height: 0.4 in
Publication Year: 2013
Topic: Agriculture / Forestry, Specific Ingredients / Natural Foods, Agriculture / Agronomy / Crop Science, Fruit, Agriculture / Sustainable Agriculture, Agriculture / Organic, Organic
Genre: Cooking, Technology & Engineering, Gardening
Item Weight: 4.9 Oz
Item Length: 8.5 in
Author: Michael Maltas, Ehrenfried E. Pfeiffer
Item Width: 5.4 in
Format: Trade Paperback
