Grow better tomatoes—and make the most of every harvest.
Whether you’re planting your first tomato seedlings or looking for reliable ways to preserve a bumper crop, Tomatoes gives you a clear, practical path from seed to table.
This guide walks you step by step through growing healthy tomato plants, knowing exactly when and how to harvest, and preserving tomatoes using simple, time-tested methods. Written in a calm, encouraging style, it’s designed for home gardeners who want dependable results without unnecessary complexity.
Inside this book, you’ll learn how Choose tomato varieties suited to your garden and goalsStart tomatoes from seed and care for them through the growing seasonRecognize the right time to harvest for fresh use or preservingPrevent common tomato problems before they affect your cropPreserve tomatoes safely through canning, freezing, dehydrating, and fermentingStore and use preserved tomatoes throughout the year This book focuses on clear instructions, practical guidance, and real-life home preserving, not complicated techniques or specialty equipment. It’s equally useful for beginners and experienced gardeners who want a reliable reference they can return to season after season.
Tomatoes is part of the Seed to Table series, created to help home growers confidently move from planting to harvest to long-term storage—one crop at a time.
If you’re ready to grow tomatoes with confidence and preserve them safely for your pantry, this guide will help you do exactly that.