In this newly updated guide, you will learn the fundamental aspects of all tomato plants that have helped growers around the world create the largest tomatoes. You will learn the basics of composting and fertilization and what each tomato plant benefits best from. You will also learn how to select your garden location and how to start your new tomato plants from seed. You will learn what kinds of support systems are best for each kind of tomato plant, including the kinds of watering, cages, and nets.

Savor your best tomato harvest ever! Craig LeHoullier provides everything a tomato enthusiast needs to know about growing more than 200 varieties of tomatoes, from planting to cultivating and collecting seeds at the end of the season. He also offers a comprehensive guide to various pests and tomato diseases, explaining how best to avoid them. With beautiful photographs and intriguing tomato profiles throughout, Epic Tomatoes celebrates one of the most versatile and delicious crops in your garden.

As everyone knows there is currently a shortage of tomatoes, and the prices in stores are skyrocketing. There is no better time than now for people to learn how to grow their own. Hendrickson provides tips on how to grow tomatoes year round. American Tomato is chalk full of information on storing and growing tomatoes, the different varieties of tomatoes, and delicious tomato recipes. This is the complete tomato guide for any vegetable gardener or tomato lover alike.

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Surveys many tomato varieties, covers all aspects of growing tomatoes from seeds and seedlings, and includes recipes as well as tips on harvesting, freezing, and canning tomatoes.

Growing Tomatoes is Just About to Get Easier The tomato is a wonderfully versatile plant that repays any care and attention it is given. Following the simple but important guidelines in this book and by adopting the tips and tricks described for caring for tomatoes, you should ensure you can grow and enjoy a splendid crop of tomatoes, even as an absolute beginner. Whether you plan to grow tomatoes in your garden, in a greenhouse, or in pots on the patio, this book will guide you through the complete growing process using suggestions handed down through the generations from father to son. The tomatoes that result should be wholesome, healthy and taste better than almost any mass-produced one. Tomato Plants The varieties of tomato plants you grow at home can be diversified and adjusted to suit your need for a tastier tomatoes. Unlike the store bought tomatoes, the emphasis is on how good they taste, how fresh they are and how you want to eat them. There is no need to worry about shelf life or transportation damage, or a need to sacrifice taste to ensure they look pristine on the supermarket shelves after their journey. The only journey your tomatoes will need to take is from the garden to the kitchen. And lets face it there is no better tasting tomato than one that is picked straight from the vine and on your plate in a matter of minutes. That is why tomato gardening is so rewarding. Growing Tomatoes - What's Covered You may live in the USA, the UK or Australia, but the method for growing tomatoes follows a similar process. Without doubt some things will need to be adapted slightly for where you live and your climate, but the following topics will cover your options and will lead you to a successful crop of tomatoes: Selecting seed and plant types Your tomato planting schedule Growing tomatoes from seed Planting tomatoes How to use a greenhouse Best ways to support your tomato plants Tomato pruning, watering and feeding Pest control and dealing with problems Ripening and using tomatoes Hopefully you will agree its a comprehensive guide to growing tomatoes that will potentially be your point of reference for years to come. Make sure you enjoy eating your tomatoes, fresh, straight from your own garden or greenhouse. Included are photographs, interesting facts and references to numerous sources of information for additional reading. Excellent value as a dedicated work of reference.

The average tomato farmer has more than 100 varieties of tomatoes, ranging from the sweetest, juiciest strains available to the smallest, easiest to grow options out there. Tomatoes are found in thousands of dishes across the world and they are notoriously expensive. For all these reasons and more, many people have taken to growing their own tomatoes. Growing tomatoes is a task anyone can accomplish and enjoy and this book strives to provide every possible resource and tip needed for you to become one of a growing legion of tomato growers. You will learn the fundamental basic aspects of all tomato plants that have helped growers around the world master their craft and create the largest tomatoes around. You will learn the basics of composting and fertilization and what each tomato plant benefits best from. You will learn how to select your garden location. Tomato experts who have created a livelihood for themselves in growing and mastering the tomato plant have been interviewed around the country and their responses added to the book, helping you to know how to set the plants, prune them effectively, read a tomato plant at various times during the season and even to combat the various trials and tribulations of tomato growing, from pests and disease to frost and storms. Everything you could possibly need to know about tomatoes, how to grow them and how to effectively start a new hobby and possibly create secondary income, is included in this guide for you.