You Say Tomato I Say Tomato (eBook)

It's time to stop settling for bland, dull, pesticide-covered tomatoes and start growing your own-in just a few simple steps! Have you ever wondered what happens to your food, say tomatoes, from the moment it's harvested to the time it arrives in a store? Two words: human intervention - and a great deal of it. According to the EWG, 4 pesticides were found on conventionally grown tomatoes with some samples having as many as 15 different pesticide residues. One example of such a pesticide commonly used on tomatoes is organochlorine. Long-term exposure to this toxic chemical can cause damage to the liver, kidneys, central nervous system, and thyroid. It may even cause cancer! In a perfect world, everyone would switch to organic food, but with the rising cost of food and living in general, organic food is a luxury for most. This leaves people eating fruit and vegetables like tomatoes in the hope of leading a healthy life, but it only remains a hope. But you can get around this by growing your own tomatoes - imagine the fresh, pesticide-free harvest, all yours to enjoy. And if you have no idea where to start, then don't worry, the solution is right here! In this comprehensive guide to growing tomatoes, you will discover: * 60 amazing tomato varieties to tickle everyone's tastebuds and where to source top-quality seeds* 7 reasons why your homegrown tomatoes can boost your health and even prevent chronic diseases* How to start tomato seeds so that you can achieve a germination rate of over 85%* In-depth guides on soil nutrients, irrigation systems, and providing the right temperature for healthy plants* How to transplant delicate tomato seedlings and ensure they continue to grow strong in a variety of permanent locations* How to fertilize your plants the natural way, providing invaluable micro and macronutrients without chemicals* Step-by-step guides to pruning tomato plants for improved health* 10 trellis ideas to provide support for your plants and train them* How to grow tomato plants in a wide range of climates-even when everyone says you can't grow tomatoes in your garden* Tomato preservation techniques with a bonus of 8 canning recipes* 28 of the most common problems that affect tomato plants and how to overcome each with little effort And much more. Nobody wakes up and just becomes a gardening expert. Ask anyone who grows their own food and you'll find that it's a lifelong journey with no way to completely control what nature throws at you. But with the information you are about to discover, you can give your tomato plants the best start, reducing the risk of pests and diseases, and ensuring a wonderful harvest of juicy, nutritious, healthy tomatoes for years to come.