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Legumes have been an essential crop for thousands of years, with
different species achieving prominence based on their environment and
the local preferences for animals and humans alike. Current trends
towards plant-based protein sources and allergen-free diets has
increased interest in specific legumes as edible and tasty alternatives. Edible Legumes
is an essential guide to this fascinating topic. It offers clear
guidance on propagation, pest control, harvesting and storage for
growers at every level.
The Edible Legumes ebook is a comprehensive guide to growing and understanding the many different edible legume crops you can grow, either commercially or for a small home-garden.
ISBN: 978-0-6487526-3-9
Pages: 164
TABLE OF CONTENTS- WHAT'S INSIDE THIS EBOOK?
CHAPTER 1 THE LEGUMES
Classification Taxonomy of legumes
A brief history of legumes and human use
Legume cover crops
Legumes as cover crops
Inoculation of legumes
Legumes today
CHAPTER 2 GROWING BEANS
Introduction
Classification
Growing conditions
Soil
Planting
Irrigation
Nutrient management
Weed control
Pests and diseases
Management
Varieties
Harvesting
Storage
Runner Beans
Lima Beans
Broad Bean
Hyacinth Beans
Snake Beans
Mung beans
CHAPTER 3 GROWING PEAS
Introduction
Cultivars
Snow peas
Snap peas (or ‘sugar snap’)
Green peas
Climate
Soil
Land and seed bed preparation
Planting material
Inoculation
Plant spacing
Trellising
Nutrient management
Irrigation
Weed control
Integrated pest management
Disease management
Harvesting
Storage
Processing peas
CHAPTER 4 CLOVERS & ANNUAL MEDICS
Introduction
Clover
Growing Clovers
Clover Species
Medics
Annual medics
CHAPTER 5 GROWING LENTILS
Background
Planting lentils
How to plant
Soil structure
Watering and fertiliser
Nurturing lentil plants
Diseases
Pests
Harvesting
CHAPTER 6 GROWING LUPINS
Background
Lupin plant structure
Leaves
Stem and branches
Roots
Flower spike
Pods
Seeds
Lupin growth cycle
Benefits of lupin crops
Factors affecting lupin growth
Seed quality
Lupin sowing
Pod growth
Harvesting
Sources for seed growth
Factors affecting seed development
Fertilisers
Pests
CHAPTER 7 GROWING LUCERNE (ALFALFA)
Background
How to grow Lucerne sprouts at home
Lucerne crops
Soil type
Plant variety
Crop planting
Seeding depth
Crop management
Irrigation
Disease management
Insect management
Harvesting Lucerne
CHAPTER 8 SOYBEANS
Background
Planning Soybean crops
Modern farming
Zero tillage
Nitrogen Contribution
Residue management
Crop rotation
Soil management
Variety selection
Planting Soybeans
Plant growth and physiology
Factors affecting growth
Nutrition and fertiliser
Nutritional deficiencies
Weed control
Pest control
Harvesting Soybeans
CHAPTER 9 CHICKPEAS
Background
Crop preparation
Weed control
Soil preparation
Soil moisture
Diseases
Chickpea varieties
Desi Type Chickpeas
Kabuli Type Chickpeas
Planting Chickpeas
Plant growth and physiology
Nutrition and fertiliser
Harvest
CHAPTER 10 PEANUTS
Background
Human diet
Types of Peanuts
Global demand
Paddock preparation
Planting Peanut seeds
Plant growth and physiology
Nutrition and fertiliser
Weed Control
Diseases
Harvest
Storage
CHAPTER 11 OTHER LEGUMES
Inga (Ice Cream Bean)
Tamarind
Carob
Fenugreek
Acacia Species (Wattles)
Harvesting and processing wattle seeds
CHAPTER 12 STORAGE & HARVESTING
Introduction
Storage planning
Calculating the costs
Variable costs of on-farm storage
ROI Investment Analysis
Safety issues
Grain storage and insect management
Management
Storing cereals
Further reading and study
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