Tomato Plant Culture: In the Field, Greenhouse, and Home Garden, Second Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.49 (550 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0849373956 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 420 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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W. Bradford said Though very academic, a must have for serious tomato growers. If you're a serious tomato grower (and I mean commercially, not back yard) then you need to consider saving your money to buy this book. Though expensive, it should form the backbone of your reference library. I can see this used as an academic text in an college course, but don't let that scare you off. The information held within is priceless and crucial. I reference it several times a year. I highly recommend it. Amazon Customer said Good academic treatise on tomato growing. Learned a lot about tomatoes and helped me with a project
"… a valuable source of information for professional tomato growers and advanced home gardeners as well as for research workers… The work is also noteworthy for its high didactical quality; it might be certainly useful as a studying literature in the Vegetable production studies."--Biologia Plantarium
While tomatoes continue to be one of the most widely grown plants, the production and distribution of tomato fruits have been changing worldwide. He also examines the physical and chemical characteristics of soils most desirable for plant growth, makes fertilizer recommendations, and explores the factors involved in greenhouse tomato production. In addition, the book looks at ways to identify and control plant diseases and insect pests.With scientific data, trivia, and troubleshooting advice, this technical yet accessible book enables scientists, commercial growers, and home gardeners to cultivate a successful crop of tomatoes.. The author elucidates the physical features o