There is great interest in organic horticulture and this title is a timely and much needed addition for practical, science-based guidance.

Descriptions of fruit varieties suitable for organic production Plant protection, pests and diseases and how they can be countered in organic systems Includes tables, diagrams graphs and photographsThere is great interest in organic horticulture and this title is a timely and much needed addition for practical, science-based guidance. It is a translation of a volume which has been very well received in German and is the product of collaboration between authors in Austria, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Switzerland. The contents not only include the basics of organic fruit growing, but also cover orchard construction, cultivation, protection and the commercialization of the organic products.