Farming of vegetable and fruits

Vegetable and fruit farming is the growing of vegetables and fruits for human consumption. This text is a comprehensive resource about a wide variety of vegetables, and fruit provide cultivation advice, information on pests and diseases, and food safety practices. Food safety is important on every farm, and growers have a responsibility to minimize risks to produce food that is not only wholesome and nutritious, but also safe. Proper disease management, harvest practices (including picker instruction and supervision), and postharvest handling are critical to success production. Cooling produce to remove field heat and improve shelf life is especially important. Treatments to reduce decay may be another important consideration. Sorting and washing of some fruits and vegetables can also be done to help maintain quality and improve appearance. All such practices are addressed in this book, including planting techniques, irrigation technology, and how they are beneficial to people and the environment.