Ancient Agriculture : Roots and Application of Sustainable Farming

Introduction to the English Edition 11(12) Juan Estevan Arellano Prologue 23(6) Preparing the Soil 29(48) Methods for Identifying and Improving the Quality of Soil Benefits of Plowing or Digging Advice on Sowing and Weeding Effective Reaping, Threshing, and Storing About Grains About Legumes About Spices About Flax and Hemp Planting and Harvesting Vineyard 77(54) Varieties of Grapevines Soil Conditions and Planting Techniques Basic Planting Methods Recommendations for Cultivating Grapevines Ways to Store Unripened Grapes The Art of Making Raisins, Wine, and Vinegar Medicinal Properties of Grapevines, Raisins, Wine, and Vinegar Using Timing Methods Based on Astrological Influences 131(22) The Waxing and Waning Moon Cycles Weather Indicators Seasonal Predictions Glossary of Traditional Agricultural Terms 153(8) Index 161