The market gardener
Small-Scale Organic Farming Manual
By Jean-Martin Fortier
Preface by Laure Waridel
Driven by the international success of the first edition of the Market gardener , Jean-Martin Fortier continued to perfect his diversified market gardening techniques and to test tools to optimize his organic crops on small areas.
In this new, revised and expanded edition, he once again shares his expertise with the same generosity to help people who dream of starting organic farming and market gardeners who want to improve their growing practices. Yes, it is possible to grow organic vegetables intensively on a plot of land less than one hectare, feed several hundred people in short supply chains, and make your micro-farm profitable!
Now considered a reference in organic farming, this practical guide provides cultivation notes on more than 25 vegetables and teaches you, step by step, how to:
– choose the location of a site inspired by permaculture;
– minimize investments when starting your business;
– use alternative machinery to the tractor;
– cultivate in permanent beds with a minimal tillage approach;
– organically fertilize crops;
– effectively combat diseases and harmful insects;
– weed with the best tools;
– extend the season by “forcing” crops;
– develop a cultural calendar;
– do good financial planning.
Sold for more than
50 000 copies and translated into several languages,
The market gardener is a must-read for anyone who wants to practice ecological, local, and truly nourishing agriculture. The time has come to turn our backs on industrial, oil-dependent agriculture, which is so damaging to our health and our environment. The agricultural revolution is underway, and this is the perfect book to help you participate.
“One of the things that encourages me most is seeing the number of enthusiastic, educated, and politically minded young people who are deeply interested in learning the art of producing food sustainably. In the near future, this community will form a powerful critical mass, and when that day comes, we will no longer be able to be ignored.”
— Jean-Martin Fortier
Canadian release 2015
European release 2016
Price $32.00 / €27.00
Pages 240
ISBN 9782897192044
