Tomatoes and Herb Gardening: 2 Books in 1: Herb Gardening & Tomatoes, #1

By Louise Harvey

Tomatoes and Herb Gardening: 2 Books in 1

Book 1 - Tomatoes
Book 2 - Herb Gardening

A Beginners Guide to Growing Your Own Tomatoes and Herbs at Home

To many people, growing your own Tomatoes and Herbs could be seen as a real challenge. Through my lifetime of experience, I've researched and educated myself on how to grow and care for them. I've experimented with various methods of how to cultivate them, and made countless errors along the way.

I've written these books to share my knowledge and help the complete beginner with everything you need to know on Tomatoes and Herbs. The aim of the books is to prevent you from making the same mistakes I have, to enjoy cultivating these fantastic plants, and to benefit from their fantastic flavors for years to come. 

Here's A Preview Of What's Included In Each Book

Book 1 - Tomatoes

• Introduction to Tomatoes
• Planning for Tomatoes In Your Garden
• Growing Tomatoes From Seeds
• Growing Tomatoes From Seedlings
• Caring For Your Tomato Plants
• Growing Tomato Plants in Containers
• Breeding Tomatoes
• Cooking with Tomatoes
• Further Tomato Resources
• and much more!

Book 2 - Herb Gardening

• Why Grow Herbs At Home?
• How To Grow Herbs (Considering Light, Water, Soil, Temperature, Feeding)
• Pruning and Harvesting Herbs
• Preserving and Storing Herbs
• Using Herbs In Cooking
• Other Uses For Herbs
• and much more!

This book will explore all of the above for the following 10 Herbs

• Basil
• Chives
• Dill
• Oregano
• Marjoram
• Mint
• Parsley
• Rosemary
• Sage
• Thyme

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Tags: Tomato, Tomatoes, Gardening, Container Gardening, Green House, Self Sufficiency, Homesteading, Growing Tomatoes, Tomato Seeds, Herbs, Herb, Gardening, Indoor Plants, House Plants, Herb Gardening, Herb Gardening For Beginners, Herbs, Herb, Gardening, Indoor Plants, House Plants, Herb Gardening, Herb Gardening For Beginners, Basil, Chives, Dill, Oregano, Marjoram, Mint, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme

• Language: English
• Publisher: HRD Publishing
• Release date: Nov 12, 2015
• ISBN: 9781519954916

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Tomatoes

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A Beginners Guide To

Growing Your Own Tomatoes

Introduction to Tomatoes

Along with herbs, I like to make sure I have a large variety of tomatoes growing in my garden each season.

Did you know that a tomato is a fruit? I was never aware of that fact until a friend of mine told me a numbers of years ago! And then I thought about it and it made absolute sense. Tomatoes grow from the Solanum Lycopersicum or Nightshade plant and are produced as a fruit of the plant in much the same way that an apple tree produces apples! Isn’t it amazing how we overlook even the simplest of things sometimes!

But back to tomatoes! They are truly versatile, and can be used raw in salads or as a great cooking ingredient as well. Because of their juiciness, they are perfect for making sauces, and nothing can beat a homemade tomato based sauce poured over an al dente pasta.

But how easy are they to grow?  Very easy, actually! As with all plants, there are certain rules to follow which aid the growth process. Generally speaking, if you plant some tomato plants and provide them with a little care, you should be guaranteed at least a few juicy fruit.

With over 7500 varieties grown throughout the world, choosing which tomato to grow can be your hardest choice!

Tomatoes are divided into several specific categories. A few of the most famous types include:

Globe tomatoes - These are also called slicing tomatoes and are best used fresh.

Beefsteak tomatoes - These tomatoes typically have a short shelf life and are also mostly used fresh.

Plum tomatoes - A very popular variety, these can be used fresh but are perfectly suited for sauces or tomato paste.

Cherry tomatoes - Small, sweet and round, these tomatoes used in salads.

Grape tomatoes - These small, oblong shaped tomatoes are similar to the plum variety.

Campari tomatoes - These small juicy tomatoes have a high sugar level but very low acidity. They are sized between a plum and a cherry tomato.

My aim with this eBook is to help you to establish tomato plants in your garden. At the end of the book, there is a great list of sites you can visit on the internet for more information. 

I hope you enjoy reading this eBook. Take your time, there will be plenty of information to get through. At the end however, you will have enough knowledge to be able to grow a wide variety of tomato plants in a variety of ways.

Planning for Tomatoes In Your Garden

Most garden success stories start with a well-constructed plan. I have found growing tomatoes to be no different in this regard. Before you start to harvest those red, juicy, tasty fruits, you will need to consider a few important factors. Let’s take a look at these in slightly more detail.

Tomato plant types

There are various types of tomato plants available to grow in your garden. Doing a little bit of research before you make your decision can go a long way in helping you select the correct one.

Tomatoes are classified into four distinct types. Let’s take a look at these in closer detail.

Firstly, tomatoes can be classified according to how they grow as well as how long they take to produce fruit. 

Determinate tomato plants

These tomatoes are the most common found in gardens and grow in the form of bushes. Each bush normally grows to around 4 feet in height. Determinate tomatoes produce fruit once, and for a limited period. From that point on they only produce flowers. These plants grow easily, require no trimming and yield many fruits.

Indeterminate tomato plants

These tomatoes are often called vining tomatoes. They are harder to grow than the determinate variety. The benefit of these tomatoes is that they continue to produce fruit during the season and for year after year. They can reach as high as 10 feet in extreme cases but generally, they grow to between 5 to 6 feet. They are vulnerable to frost however, and this can kill the plant.

Secondly, tomatoes can be classified depending on their genetic makeup. There are two types available in this regard, heirloom, and hybrid tomatoes.

Heirloom tomatoes, sometimes called heritage tomatoes, have been around for centuries. No cross-breeding takes place at all, and they are open-pollinated fruits.

Hybrid tomatoes are the result of two different types that are combined. This is done so that the new variety takes on the better aspects of each of its parent tomato.

The best location to grow tomatoes

The location of your tomatoes is of utmost importance. Although they are fairly easy to grow, a tomato plant still needs the sun and lots of it! Select an area in your garden that gets at least up to six hours of sun per day, and more if at all possible. Most tomato experts agree that these plants grow at an optimum level if they receive as much as eight hours of sun each day.

Of course, this is not always possible, so six hours is the bare minimum. Tomato plants that do not receive enough sun do not produce fruit.

Space considerations

Space considerations for your tomato plants largely depend on the type of plant you