Knott’s Handbook for Vegetable Growers

One of the key advantages of iAVs is that it is 90% horticulture, meaning that the majority of its operation revolves around well-established horticultural practices. Since iAVs utilizes sand as a growing medium, which functions similarly to soil, operators can seamlessly adopt existing horticultural techniques without needing to make significant modifications. This compatibility opens up a vast array of resources and expertise for iAVs practitioners.

To support operators in mastering these horticultural practices, we strongly recommend Knott’s Handbook for Vegetable Growers. This comprehensive guide has been a cornerstone resource for commercial vegetable growers worldwide for over 65 years. It covers essential topics such as transplant production, irrigation, fertilization, pest control, weed management, and postharvest handling. The handbook also excels in providing practical tools like detailed tables, figures, and charts that simplify complex concepts and techniques. By leveraging this resource, iAVs operators can gain access to decades of proven horticultural knowledge, ensuring the success and sustainability of their systems.

In summary, the iAVs system’s reliance on traditional horticulture means that operators can draw upon an extensive body of knowledge and resources. Knott’s Handbook serves as an invaluable reference for understanding and implementing these practices effectively, making it a must-read for anyone involved in iAVs operations.

This link is to a PDF of the 5th Edition (2007) there is also a 6th Edition that was released in 2023.

 https://cheiodasideia.libertar.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Knotts-Handbook-for-Vegetable-Growers-2012.pdf 

We have also developed our own mini E-book about Horticulture;