02532cam a22003133u 4500 38051 UtSlPG 20260610133852.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 SB Work, Paul, 1886-1959 The Tomato Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-11-18 Introduction -- The tomato is a great food and crop plant -- Choose the soil and feed the plant -- The best in seed is none too good -- Strong plants for early maturity and heavy crop -- Good culture favors good returns -- To train them up or let them spread -- The eternal battle with insects and diseases -- Skillful selling crowns the enterprise -- Operating in the red or in the black. Produced by Charlene Taylor, Betsie Bush, Scanned by Ray Bush and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Tomato" by Paul Work is a comprehensive guide on tomato cultivation, written in the early 21st century. The book delves into the science and best practices behind growing tomatoes as both a food product and a significant commercial crop in the United States. Work, a professor and editor, outlines the importance of tomatoes for home gardens and commercial growers, emphasizing their nutritional value and the factors that influence their successful growth. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the cultural significance and agricultural importance of tomatoes. It explains the various ways tomatoes can be utilized in cuisine, including fresh, canned, or as condiments. Work discusses the historical context of tomato cultivation and the evolving perception of this vegetable-fruit over time. The introduction sets the stage for practical advice on the selection of soil, plant care, and the economic aspects related to growing tomatoes effectively. Through this foundational information, readers gain an appreciation for the complexities of tomato farming while being prepared for the detailed cultivation techniques that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Tomatoes https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38051 78891 78891