The Raisin Industry / A practical treatise on the raisin grapes, their history, culture and curing

Name: The Raisin Industry / A practical treatise on the raisin grapes, their history, culture and curing
Author: Gustavus A. Eisen

By Gustavus A. Eisen

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A comprehensive practical manual covering history, grape varieties, and major raisin-producing districts worldwide and in California; it explains climate, soils, irrigation, planting, pruning, fertilizing, grafting, and vineyard layout. Detailed treatment is given to curing, drying floors, packing, marketing, and labor and cost considerations, alongside descriptions of pests and diseases with remedies. The text emphasizes adapting methods to local conditions and includes tours of producing regions and short sketches of pioneering growers to illustrate successful practices and economic aspects of raisin cultivation.

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.