Fig Culture / Edible Figs: Their Culture and Curing. Fig Culture in the Gulf States.

Name: Fig Culture / Edible Figs: Their Culture and Curing. Fig Culture in the Gulf States.
Author: Gustavus A. Eisen

By Gustavus A. Eisen

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A practical manual explains fig biology, distinguishing the flower types that determine fertility and the need for caprification, and classifies cultivated varieties by their ripening habits and uses. It outlines climate and soil requirements, propagation methods including seedlings, budding, and grafting, and planting and pruning practices for orchard management. Detailed guidance is given on harvesting, drying, curing, and packing figs for market or preservation, covering sulphuring, dipping, tray and artificial drying, sweating, and grading. A regional section addresses Gulf Coast culture, cultivation and fertilization, common pests and diseases, recommended varieties, and channels for fresh and canned fruit marketing.

About the Author

Gustavus A. Eisen

Gustavus A. Eisen was an American agricultural expert and author known for his contributions to the field of horticulture, particularly in the cultivation of figs and raisins. His notable works include "Fig Culture / Edible Figs: Their Culture and Curing. Fig Culture in the Gulf States," which provides insights into fig cultivation practices, and "The Raisin Industry / A Practical Treatise on the Raisin Grapes, Their History, Culture and Curing," a comprehensive guide on raisin production. Eisen's writings reflect his expertise and dedication to improving agricultural methods, making significant contributions to the understanding of these important crops.