Book Review - The Complete Guide to Growing Tomatoes

The Complete Guide to Growing Tomatoes

BY: Cherie H. Everhart

PUBLISHED BY: Atlantic Publishing Group

PUBLISHED IN: 2011

ISBN: 978-1-60138-350-1

Pages: 288

Reviewed by Billy Burgess

I’ve been taking an interest in growing vegetables at home for the past few years. Last year, I had a terrible time with growing tomatoes. So, I was very eager to review The Complete Guide to Growing Tomatoes.

I wasn’t aware of the different types of tomatoes - slicers, stuffers, sauce tomatoes, small tomatoes, and many other varieties. This book gives you a brief history on the origins of the tomato, the history of the tomatoes in Europe, North America, and the modern history of the American tomato.

You will learn about the light requirements, wind protection, erosion control, soil testing and plant testing. Chapter 4 teaches you about starting a tomato from a seed, while chapter 5 teaches you how and where to plant your tomato plants.

The Complete Guide to Growing Tomatoes is an interesting read for any new or advanced gardener. I will keep in mind some of the tips when I plant tomato plants this year.

*I would like to thank Atlantic Publishing Group for sending me a copy to review.