{"product_id":"tomatoes-a-growers-guide-paperback","title":"Tomatoes: A Grower's Guide - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJean-Martin Fortier\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePierre Nessmann\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eFlore Avram\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow better tomatoes--more reliably, more profitably, and with less guesswork \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTomatoes are one of the most rewarding crops to grow--and one of the easiest to get wrong. Whether you're tending a backyard plot or managing a diversified market garden, \u003cem\u003eTomatoes: A Grower's Guide \u003c\/em\u003egives you the practical knowledge and confidence to produce healthy plants and abundant harvests from seed to storage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrounded in \u003cstrong\u003eThe Market Gardener Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, this beautifully illustrated guide distills Jean-Martin Fortier's decades of hands-on experience into clear, actionable strategies that work at a human scale. Instead of chasing trends or folklore, you'll learn what actually delivers consistent results in real growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat this Book Offers \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA practical overview of tomato biology and growth habits, so you understand why techniques work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThoughtful guidance on selecting productive heirloom and hybrid varieties for different climates and goals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step cultivation methods, from propagation and transplanting to pruning, trellising, irrigation, and fertilization\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven organic approaches to disease prevention and pest management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHarvest timing, season extension, and storage strategies to maximize yield and quality\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eRather than overwhelming you with theory, this guide focuses on decisions that matter most--helping you avoid common mistakes and build a system that supports strong plants, flavorful fruit, and steady harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho this Book is For \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome gardeners who want healthier plants and better yields\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMarket gardeners seeking reliable, efficient tomato production\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrowers transitioning to biointensive, regenerative practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders of \u003cem\u003eThe Market Gardener \u003c\/em\u003elooking for crop-specific information\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants clear, practical guidance--not vague advice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eJean-Martin Fortier is a farmer, educator, and internationally recognized leader in regenerative, small-scale agriculture. Through decades of work at his own microfarm and as a teacher to growers worldwide, he has refined methods that balance productivity, soil health, and quality of life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTomatoes: A Grower's Guide \u003c\/em\u003eis part of the \u003cstrong\u003eGrower's Guides from the Market Gardener \u003c\/strong\u003eseries--compact, highly visual manuals designed to help growers take meaningful, practical steps toward more resilient and rewarding food production.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you want to grow tomatoes with confidence, clarity, and care for the land, this guide shows you how.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJean-Martin Fortier\u003c\/strong\u003e, a distinguished farmer, author, and educator, has been spearheading a movement in ecological agriculture for over twenty years. Since 2004, he and his wife have been operating Les Jardins de la Grelinette, an efficient and productive 2-acre microfarm. This farm is often referred to as a blueprint for effective human-scale organic farming.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn 2015, Jean-Martin established La Ferme des Quatre-Temps, a research farm dedicated to training apprentices and developing new strategies for market gardening, including year-round production. His pioneering methods are taught worldwide through the Market Gardener Institute, which is present in more than 90 countries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJean-Martin is the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Winter Market Gardener \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe Market Gardener\u003c\/em\u003e, which have sold over a quarter of a million copies in nine languages. His contributions to organic farming and regenerative agriculture have earned him the Meritorious Service Cross from the Governor General of Canada. He farms and lives in Quebec, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePierre Nessmann \u003c\/strong\u003ewas born to a family of Strasbourg market gardeners and holds a degree from the École d'Horticulture de Genève, in Switzerland. He has worked as a landscape gardener and a journalist for over 40 years. He is the assistant editor of the popular French gardening magazines \u003cem\u003eRustica Pratique \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eRustica Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e, covers gardening and DIY stories for the French television Network TF1, and currently hosts a gardening segment on the show Nous Voilà Bien, on the French radio station RTL. He is the author of several books about vegetable growing, gardening, and landscaping. Pierre lives in Paris, France.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlore Avram \u003c\/strong\u003eis a freelance artist and graphic designer specializing in scientific and botanical illustration. She has collaborated extensively with the French language children's publisher KiloWatt Editions, and with \u003cem\u003eInserm Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e, a quarterly journal which explores health and biomedical research. Flore has earned several professional certifications in graphic design and scientific illustration from L'Ecole Estienne, the Municipal Graduate School of the Arts and Printing Industry. She also works as a Médiatrice en botanique at Jardin des Serres d'Auteuil, a unique French natural heritage site and eco-garden. She is based in Paris, France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.47 x 6.77 x 5.12 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 08, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53579789795635,"sku":"9781774060056","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/tomatoes-a-growers-guide-paperback","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}