Hydro Capsicum /Morgan, Each

HYDROPONIC CAPSICUM PRODUCTION by Dr. Lynette Morgan & Simon Lennard. Highly valued as a vegatable and spice, capsicums, peppers and chillies are becoming increasingly important to hydroponic crops in terms of production and consumption. ~ Capsicums are the most highly valued winter fresh vegetable after the tomato. Crops can be produced year-round, with the benefit of faster, cleaner production and a premium quality end product. At the same time, new coloured varieties rich in Vitamin A and C have energized the market at a premium price.

This comprehensive book is designed to provide essential information and scientific nature for existing and intending hydroponic capsicum growers. The taxt explores everything from the background and the characteristics of the capsicum species, to the details of growing systems, mineral nutrition, the capsicum greenhouse, pests and diseases, physiological disorders, and postharvest and marketing.

Illustrated thoughtout with coloured pictures and line-drawings, Hydroponic Capsicum Production represents an essential handbook for capsicum production in the 21st Century.