{"product_id":"ripe-tomato-revolution-planting-and-growing-every-type-of-tomato-beefsteaks-cherries-plums-dwarfs-and-heirlooms-9780760398890","title":"Ripe Tomato Revolution: Planting and Growing Every Type of Tomato: Beefsteaks, Cherries, Plums, Dwarfs, and Heirlooms","description":"\u003cb\u003eAhh, tomatoes! Every gardener loves growing them, but they sure can break your heart. But...such heartbreak is no longer inevitable with \u003ci\u003eRipe Tomato Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether your favorite is a juicy beefsteak, a flavorful heirloom, or a sweet cherry, knowing how to grow tomatoes to near-perfection will save your gardening reputation and your sanity. Former organic tomato farmer and avid tomato home grower Frank Hyman has spent 40 years perfecting the art of 'mater cultivation and now he's ready to spill the proverbial beans with insight on everything from how to build the \"World's Best Tomato Cage\" to preventing common tomato buzz-killers, like late blight, hornworms, and blossom-end rot. In his classic folksy tone, Frank puts the fun back into tomato growing with advice overflowing with wit and wisdom. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrow your BEST tomatoes \u003ci\u003eever\u003c\/i\u003e by learning how to: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate the perfect tomato-growing soil and site\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruct the best caging and trellising options, including the Cat's Cradle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect and use the best mulches for tomatoes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater tomatoes properly for healthier plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOvercome challenges such as pests, weeds, and diseases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the best tomato varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart seeds at home for the best results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximize your yields and really \"bring home the bacon\" for that BLT! (All gardeners know who the real star of a great BLT is...)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetailed illustrations throughout\u003c\/b\u003e provide additional instruction on everything from constructing a tomato-protection shelter and capturing rainwater for tomato irrigation to making a critter-proof composting system to help feed your plants. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUse the detailed growing advice in \u003ci\u003eRipeTomato Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e and fall in love with growing tomatoes all over again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Frank Hyman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cool Springs Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/03\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780760398890\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrank Hyman\u003c\/b\u003e studied horticulture at NCSU under one of the great horticulturists of all time, Dr. JC Raulston. He managed an organic tomato farm in North Carolina, selling tomatoes to chefs and small groceries. He has over 40 years of experience growing tomatoes at home and sells the \"World's Best Tomato Tower\" to local gardeners, farmers, and homesteaders near his home in Durham, North Carolina. He has written hundreds of articles and essays for publications such as \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOrganic Gardening\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUrban Farm\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHobby Farms\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMother Earth News\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHorticulture\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFine Gardening\u003c\/i\u003e, and more. He is the owner of Cottage Garden Landscaping, a design\/build\/plant business, and is an award-winning garden designer. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Frank Hyman \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47712128270493,"sku":"9780760398890","price":39.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/ripe-tomato-revolution-planting-and-growing-every-type-of-tomato-beefsteaks-cherries-plums-dwarfs-and-heirlooms-9780760398890","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}