Vegetable science is advancing with development of varieties and hybrids which are high yielding, resistant to pests and diseases and situations. Progress in the field crop production and protection is also remarkable. This book contains the latest information on scientific crop production practices of more than 70 vegetables right form nursery to marketing in nine chapters. Classification of vegetables based on their cultural requirement is followed for presentation. Basic principles of vegetable production, systems of classification, and special systems of vegetable production including high- tech production, organic farming and biofertilizers are also dealt in the book This is oriented for undergraduate and post –graduate programmes in agriculture and gives a comprehensive picture on the production scenario of vegetables in the country.