Description |
288 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
Series |
Back to basics growing
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Summary |
The tomato may sound like a humble food item, but learning to nurture that perfectly juicy, tender-fleshed fruit from a vine in the soil to an accompaniment on your dinner plate takes a little practice-- and a lot of knowledge. |
Contents |
A short history of tomatoes -- Tomato varieties explained -- Selecting a site and improving the soil -- Starting tomatoes from seed -- Planting outside -- Tomato care through the seasons -- Non-traditional tomato growing -- Dealing with pests and disease -- Organic tomato gardening -- Heirloom tomatoes -- Harvesting and using your tomato crop. |
Subject |
Tomatoes.
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Tomatoes -- Varieties.
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ISBN |
9781601383501 alkaline paper |
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1601383509 alkaline paper |
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