Tomato Plant Culture in the Field, Greenhouse, and Home Garden

by J. Benton Jones Jr.

The tomato is the second most widely grown vegetable crop in the world and the number one vegetable grown in home gardens in the U.S. Rich in Vitamins A and C, tomato fruit contains the antioxidant lycopene. A recent long-term medical study indicates that individuals who regularly consume fresh tomatoes or processed tomato products are less likely to develop certain forms of cancer than those who do not. Tomato Plant Culture: In the Field, Greenhouse,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0849320259
• ISBN13: 9780849320255
• Release Date: December 1998
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.4" x 9.6"