{"product_id":"9788490346761","title":"Vegetables of Catalonia","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVegetables of Catalonia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA practical, visual guide to discovering over 80 varieties of vegetables grown in Catalonia. This laminated fold-out guide combines detailed illustrations with essential information on cultivation, season, and culinary uses. A quick-reference tool for gardeners, chefs, and lovers of local gastronomy who wish to identify, grow, and enjoy native vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mini field guide presents the main vegetables of Catalonia in a clear and visual way. Each plate groups together 6 to 8 illustrated varieties, accompanied by descriptive text and an icon system that facilitates identification. The work includes practical information on periods for sowing, planting, cultivation, and harvesting, as well as recommendations on the optimal time to consume each vegetable. In addition, it details their most common culinary uses, curiosities, and useful tips. To facilitate consultation, each variety includes its scientific name and common names in Spanish and English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIdentification of more than 80 varieties of Catalan vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCalendars for sowing, planting, cultivation, and harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCulinary uses and gastronomic applications for each vegetable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSupplementary information with curiosities and practical tips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eScientific nomenclature and common names in Catalan, Spanish, and English.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor amateur and professional gardeners who grow crops in Catalonia and wish to learn about native varieties. Also for chefs and gourmets interested in identifying and using local, seasonal vegetables. Equally useful for students of botany, agriculture, or cooking, as well as for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge of the Catalan vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA quick-reference visual guide, thanks to its laminated, resistant, and manageable fold-out format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePractical information on when to grow and how to enjoy each vegetable, optimizing garden planning and kitchen use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA simple identification system using illustrations and icons, with no prior knowledge required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMultilingual content that facilitates use in international or exchange contexts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed knowledge of Catalonia's horticultural biodiversity, promoting the consumption of local and seasonal products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garcia-Arbós, Salvador; Llobet François, Toni\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cossetània Edicions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Botany and plant sciences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mini field guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA functional and well-designed mini-guide that fulfills its purpose as a practical field tool. Its laminated fold-out format makes it especially resistant for use in gardens and markets. The combination of illustrations, icons, and short texts facilitates quick consultation, while the information on cultivation and cooking adds value for both the gardener and the gastronome. It is a useful reference work for anyone who wishes to know and take advantage of the horticultural wealth of Catalonia in a direct and accessible way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405089497435,"sku":"9788490346761","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849034676.jpg?v=1781823032","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490346761","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}