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Best books to learn Growing tomatoes, in order

Tomatoes reward doing a few things in the right order, so start with the foundations, choosing varieties, building good soil, and planting deep. Then learn the season-long technique that separates a jungle from a crop, pruning, staking, and consistent watering, and finally the defensive game of beating blight, pests, and cracking. A little sequence here is the difference between a handful of fruit and a summer of bumper harvests.

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How should I approach learning growing tomatoes?
Tomatoes reward doing a few things in the right order, so start with the foundations, choosing varieties, building good soil, and planting deep. Then learn the season-long technique that separates a jungle from a crop, pruning, staking, and consistent watering, and finally the defensive game of beating blight, pests, and cracking. A little sequence here is the difference between a handful of fruit and a summer of bumper harvests.
What's a good book to start growing tomatoes with?
A strong starting point is Bacteriological Determinations on Mechanically Picked Vs. Hand Picked Tomatoes by Cleve B. Denny. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after growing tomatoes?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Growing fruit trees, Native & pollinator plants, Camping & car camping.

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