Growing Bulb Vegetables

An illustrated gardener's guide to the different varieties of bulb vegetables, their history and cooking uses, Step-by-step instructions for preparing the soil, sowing from seed and from sets, and harvesting and storing, practical advice on cultivating a wide range of bulbs, including onions, shallots, garlic, spring onions and scallions, leeks, chives and Florence fennel, Helpful hints on how to avoid pests and diseases, and what to do when problems occur Book jacket.