The Berry Grower (Paperback)

Blake Cothron

ISBN 10: 0865719659 / ISBN 13: 9780865719651

Published by New Society Publishers, Gabriola Island, 2022

Paperback. Dig into the fruits of your labor! Profitable, innovative organic fruit farming strategies and skills for modern growers of any scale.The Berry Grower is an innovative guide for growing and marketing organic small fruits and berries that offers intelligent strategies and solutions for successful small-scale, non-chemical fruit production in the 21st century. Coverage includes:History, innovations, and 21st-century challenges in modern fruit farmingCreating your own market farming realityFarm planning for efficiency and profitabilityFactoring in climate change, drought, and extreme weatherSoil fertility, efficient weed management, and organic pest controlModern tools of the trade for efficiency Harvesting, fruit handling, and packingFruit profiles including raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, currants, gooseberries, figs, tomatoes, and more, including new cultivarsInnovative marketing methods and thinking beyond fresh fruit with multi-product strategies to maximize profitLearn from other experts through interviews with successful growers and marketers from diverse areas around the USA.From the market garden and small farm to the homestead and backyard, The Berry Grower is the essential guide for both new and aspiring organic small fruit growers and seasoned farmers looking to produce high-quality organic fruits and products for local markets and self-sufficiency. The Berry Grower is an innovative guide for small-scale growing and marketing of organic fruits and berries. Covers planning and strategy, organic soil care, profiles of profitable small fruits, cultivar selection, planting, organic weed and pest management, marketing strategies, and interviews with successful growers. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780865719651

Synopsis:

Grow Berries that Thrive—At Home, in your Market Garden, or on your Small Farm
Unlock the secrets to profitable, sustainable, and innovative berry growing. From backyard plots to market gardens, The Berry Grower equips you to grow organic small fruits successfully in any setting.

What You'll Learn
Whether you're a beginner or experienced grower, this guide gives you practical strategies, expert insights, and hands-on knowledge to produce high-quality fruit that sells or feeds your family. You'll discover how to:

• Plan and manage your orchard or berry patch for efficiency and profit
• Cultivate a wide range of fruits including raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, currants, gooseberries, figs, and lesser-known but high-value varieties
• Optimize soil fertility, manage weeds naturally, and control pests organically
• Adapt to climate change, drought, and extreme weather with resilient growing methods
• Harvest, handle, and pack fruit professionally for the market or CSA
• Diversify products beyond fresh fruit for increased revenue and market stability
• Learn from interviews with successful small-scale growers and market gardeners across the US.

Why This Book Works for You
Blake Cothron draws on over 20 years of experience as an organic farmer, nursery operator, educator, and speaker. His expertise makes complex concepts approachable, whether you're planning your first backyard patch or expanding a small-scale farm.

Praise from Experts
"Blake covers everything from soup to nuts, figuratively, in growing these fruits in various settings, for home use or markets. A number of the fruits he mentions are not yet well-known, but are worth growing."
― Lee Reich, PhD, author of Growing Figs in Cold Climates and The Ever Curious Gardener

Start Growing your Future
Today From self-sufficiency at home to profitable small fruit production for local markets, The Berry Grower provides everything you need to turn soil into success. Pick up your copy and begin growing your best berries yet.

About the Author:

Blake Cothron is an organic farmer, nurseryman, author, musician, and educator, with over 20 years’ experience in organic agriculture, botany, horticulture, and growing food. He is the director of Peaceful Heritage Nursery LLC, a 5-acre research farm, permaculture orchard, and edible mail-order plant nursery. Author of Pawpaws: The Complete Growing and Marketing Guide, and The Berry Grower, he has also written for Permaculture Design magazine and various online publications. Blake has an educational YouTube channel devoted to horticulture, and he is also an educator with the Organic Association of Kentucky. He divides his time between farming, research, writing, beekeeping, homesteading, travel, fitness, church community, and being a husband and father in beautiful central Kentucky. www.peacefulheritage.com

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Berry Grower (Paperback)
Publisher: New Society Publishers, Gabriola Island
Publication Date: 2022
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new