Tomato: A Complete Guide

By Agrihortico Cpl

Scientific name of Tomato is Lycopersicon esculentum. Tomato is the world's largest vegetable crop after potato and sweet potato. It belongs to the Solaneceous family, along with tobacco, potato and bell pepper. Tomato is native to Peruvian and Mexican region. It is considered as a very important vegetable due to its high nutrient value. The wide versatility in its usage makes it a favorite vegetable among food consumers and food processors alike. This book provides a detailed account of commercial and organic growing practices for tomato plants including greenhouse and hydroponics growing practices. Container gardening practices for tomatoes is also dealt in detail. Last chapters of this book are exclusively dedicated for explaining various nutritional and health benefits of tomato as well as its various food uses.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1677110694
• ISBN13: 9781677110698
• Release Date: December 2019
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"