This book discusses the principles and methods of growing organic apples in Tasmania.
Includes chapters on
Organic Farming
Apple Varieties
Soil Fertility - green manure, compost, mulch
Pest Control - natural, biological, insect pests & diseases
Seasons - jobs to be done each month
Crop Management - thinning, pruning, fruit harvesting & handling, value adding, getting on with the neighbours, labour requirements
Certification - most commonly asked questions
Marketing & Selling - what is a marketable product, marketing problems, direct selling, supermarkets & wholesalers, promotion activities, a day at Salamanka markets
