{"product_id":"ripe-tomato-revolution-planting-and-growing-every-type-of-tomato-beefsteaks-cherries-plums-dwarfs-and-heirlooms","title":"Ripe Tomato Revolution: Planting and Growing Every Type of Tomato: Beefsteaks, Cherries, Plums, Dwarfs, and Heirlooms","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrank Hyman\u003c\/b\u003e studied horticulture at NCSU under one of the great horticulturists of all time, Dr. JC Raulston. He managed an organic tomato farm in North Carolina, selling tomatoes to chefs and small groceries. He has over 40 years of experience growing tomatoes at home and sells the \"World's Best Tomato Tower\" to local gardeners, farmers, and homesteaders near his home in Durham, North Carolina. He has written hundreds of articles and essays for publications such as \n\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eOrganic Gardening\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eUrban Farm\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eHobby Farms\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eMother Earth News\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eHorticulture\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eFine Gardening\u003c\/i\u003e, and more. He is the owner of Cottage Garden Landscaping, a design\/build\/plant business, and is an award-winning garden designer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCHAPTER 1 Join the Revolution\n\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 2 Beds for Tomatoes: Raised and Otherwise\n\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 3 Organic Ingredients: Fertility, Water, Oxygen, and Sunshine\n\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 4 Tomato Transplants or Seeds--You Decide\n\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 5 Tomato Structures: DIY Tomato Towers, Cat's Cradles, and Tomato Houses\n\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 6 Tomato Pests, Diseases, and Challenges: What They Are and How to Beat Them\n\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 7 More Than One Way to Water\n\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 8 Don't Let the Weather Give Your Tomatoes the Cold Shoulder\n\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 9 Mulches: Birth Control for Weeds\n\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 10 Best-in-the-Nation Compost Station\n\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 11 Growing Tomatoes for Chefs\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Author\n\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments\n\u003cbr\u003eIndex \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Frank Hyman's four-plus decades of growing tomatoes is a priceless tutorial in what to do, and what not to do. Moreover, the Ripe Tomato Revolution will inspire you to not only grow tomatoes but be creative in the entire process with tips and DIY inspiration from cover to cover. Go forth and grow tomatoes... and be sure to have this book by your side when you do!\"--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoe Lamp'l, creator and host: Growing a Greener World, founder of joegardener.com, The Online Garden\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Frank Hyman's Ripe Tomato Revolution is a master class in growing tomatoes smarter, not harder, brilliantly practical and refreshingly rebellious. His innovative tomato houses, mobile compost bins, and rain-harvesting systems challenge conventional wisdom with creative solutions that actually work. At the same time, his garden humor and down-to-earth approach make seasoned gardeners nod and beginners feel genuinely confident.\" --\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eShawna Coronado, author and garden lifestyle advocate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Frank Hyman's latest book is a fresh, inspiring guide to growing exceptional tomatoes with confidence and success. Packed with practical, easy-to-apply techniques, solid horticultural science, and a healthy dose of humor, it's a must-read for gardeners of every skill level. Blending experience and enthusiasm, this book helps readers cultivate abundant, flavorful harvests, one tomato at a time!\"--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrie Arthur, author \u0026amp; horticulturist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"If you have a question about growing tomatoes, I can pretty much guarantee that Frank answers it in this book. And in addition to all the how-to information (which is comprehensive and accurate) you'll learn how to mimic the tomato's native habitat (so it feels at home!), why it IS safe to use pressure treated lumber in a raised bed (who knew?), and what the difference is between an unripe tomato and a green-ripe tomato just perfect for frying. Frank is not only an accomplished grower, but also a horticultural myth-buster who combines humor with science, which makes for excellent reading. This is by far the best tomato-growing book I have ever read.\" --\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eEllen Zachos, author of How to Forage for Wild Foods Without Dying and Mythic Plants\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Whether you say to-may-to or to-mah-to, Frank Hyman's in-depth guide to growing tomatoes is absolutely indispensable and utterly captivating.\"--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNevin Martell, author of How to Eat Foraged Food without Dying and The Founding Farmers Cookbook\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"It's like Frank Hyman is sharing tomato wisdom over the garden fence in this colorful, friendly book. With lots of pictures for the do-it-yourselfer and tomato-growing options for many scenarios, even the seasoned tomato grower can find hacks to get more from their tomato patch.\"----\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteven Biggs, host of the Food, Garden, Life podcast and website\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\"That is the best book on tomatoes for me...I have been gardening for 58 years and was really impressed with the book.\"\u003c\/i\u003e--\n\u003cb\u003eJoan Airey\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAgripost\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAhh, tomatoes! Every gardener loves growing them, but they sure can break your heart. But...such heartbreak is no longer inevitable with \u003ci\u003eRipe Tomato Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether your favorite is a juicy beefsteak, a flavorful heirloom, or a sweet cherry, knowing how to grow tomatoes to near-perfection will save your gardening reputation and your sanity. Former organic tomato farmer and avid tomato home grower Frank Hyman has spent 40 years perfecting the art of 'mater cultivation and now he's ready to spill the proverbial beans with insight on everything from how to build the \"World's Best Tomato Cage\" to preventing common tomato buzz-killers, like late blight, hornworms, and blossom-end rot. In his classic folksy tone, Frank puts the fun back into tomato growing with advice overflowing with wit and wisdom. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrow your BEST tomatoes \u003ci\u003eever\u003c\/i\u003e by learning how to: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate the perfect tomato-growing soil and site\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruct the best caging and trellising options, including the Cat's Cradle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect and use the best mulches for tomatoes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater tomatoes properly for healthier plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOvercome challenges such as pests, weeds, and diseases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the best tomato varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart seeds at home for the best results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximize your yields and really \"bring home the bacon\" for that BLT! (All gardeners know who the real star of a great BLT is...)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetailed illustrations throughout\u003c\/b\u003e provide additional instruction on everything from constructing a tomato-protection shelter and capturing rainwater for tomato irrigation to making a critter-proof composting system to help feed your plants. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUse the detailed growing advice in \n\u003ci\u003eRipeTomato Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e and fall in love with growing tomatoes all over again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Hyman, Frank\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cool Springs Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2026-03-03\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Gardening \/ Edible \u0026amp; Medicinal \/ Vegetables|Gardening \/ Techniques \/ Organic|Technology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Agriculture \/ Sustainable Agriculture\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.65 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780760398890\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780760398890\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cool Springs Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52950172893465,"sku":"SP-9780760398890","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9780760398890_spiral.png?v=1786073753","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/ripe-tomato-revolution-planting-and-growing-every-type-of-tomato-beefsteaks-cherries-plums-dwarfs-and-heirlooms","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}