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Smith & Hawken: 100 Heirloom Tomatoes for the American Garden,New
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Preserved by families, collected by seed savers, passed around among farmers, heirloom tomatoes are now being sought out by more and more home gardeners as an alternative to the bland sameness of commercial hybrids. And happily, these growers are discovering that heirlooms are not only vastly more flavorful, but are just as hardy and easy to cultivate as the hybrids.Dr. Carolyn J. Male, who has raised more than a thousand heirloom tomatoes, here presents 100 consistently topperforming varieties for North American gardeners. There are red tomatoes, yellow tomatoes, green, orange, purple, and even black tomatoeslike Black from Tula, with green shoulders and a dusky roseblack coloring. There are cherry tomatoes, tootry Martino's Roma, a paste with spectacular yield and builtin tolerance of blossom end rot. For every gardener, no matter how experienced, here's everything you need to know to grow and harvest tomatoes with real taste.
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- Q: What types of heirloom tomatoes are featured in this book? A: The book features a variety of heirloom tomatoes, including red, yellow, green, orange, purple, and black tomatoes. Notable varieties include Black from Tula and cherry tomatoes like Martino's Roma.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginner gardeners? A: Yes, this book provides essential information for gardeners of all experience levels, making it suitable for beginners as well as seasoned growers.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it has been previously owned but remains in a satisfactory state for reading and reference.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 246 pages, providing comprehensive information on growing heirloom tomatoes.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on July 1, 1999.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, which makes it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Carolyn J. Male, who has extensive experience in growing heirloom tomatoes.
- Q: Can this book help with growing tomatoes in North America? A: Yes, the book specifically presents varieties that perform consistently well for North American gardeners, making it a valuable resource for local cultivation.
- Q: What is the advantage of growing heirloom tomatoes? A: Heirloom tomatoes are known for their superior flavor compared to commercial hybrids and are just as hardy and easy to cultivate.
- Q: Are there any specific tips for growing heirloom tomatoes provided in the book? A: Yes, the book includes essential growing and harvesting tips tailored to help gardeners successfully cultivate heirloom tomatoes.