Hydroponic Tomatoes [Paperback]

Howard M. Resh (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2002

Home-grown tomatoes . . . large, red-ripe, deliciously aromatic and full of flavor! They can be yours again with modern hydroponic methods designed for home gardeners by one of America's foremost hydroponics experts.

You don't need previous experience. Your advantages (besides great tomatoes!) include freedom from harmful pesticides, bothersome weeds and insects, plus ease and pleasure in tending the garden. And you can enjoy your tomatoes sooner . . . tomatoes rich in vitamins and minerals and great taste!

Step-by-step instructions, with many clear, "show-me-how" illustrations, both photographs and drawings.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 142 pages
• Publisher: CRC Press; 1 edition (September 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0931231973
• ISBN-13: 978-0931231971
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #408,472 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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57 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ridiculous review, January 6, 2003

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L. Hubbard (santa fe, nm United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hydroponic Tomatoes: For the Home Gardener (Paperback)

After reading a rather scathing review posted on Amazon.com entitled "Get an editor" I chose not to order this book. Later, I happened across the book at Borders, thumbed through and purchased it. The book is is excellent!

I believe the review misleads readers. I will address the two specific criticisms: Bad chemistry? Resh very carefully explains the concept of PH ( the reviewer missed this)-reference to a PH of 4.0 as very acidic was relative to the PH needs of tomatoes and, in fact, 4.0 is very acidic for a tomato (just a fact of life, not bad chemistry). Sulphuric acid for novices? Resh talks about sulphuric acid/hydroxides because they are, indeed, used within hydroponics (see hydroponic supply web sites). However, he is very clear that he does not recommend their use and lists the same reasons given by the reviewer (somehow the reviewer overlooked this also).Resh goes on to recommend specific safety measures for those who insist on their use.

The book is clearly written, well illustrated and extremely practical. I have read it twice and highly recommend it.

42 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Ah! Yes, red ripe tomatoes floating around in nutrient, February 27, 2000

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Paul Simone (Fayetteville, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hydroponic Tomatoes: For the Home Gardener (Paperback)

This is my fourth hydroponic book and it tells the story as good as the others do. I give it four stars because it taught me many new things about tomatoes that will come in handy no matter which way I garden. I'm really impressed with the content of this small book in regards to the tomato plant and its fruit. The diagrams are drawn accurately but are small do to the size of the book. The details of the nutrient solutions, how to mix and apply them, has just about scared me off from hydroponics. I don't like dealing with chemicals of any kind. I know that I can buy them pre-mixed but think about this whole thing; what's wrong with this picture? Maybe nothing, but still I wonder.

Please consider buying this book for the wealth of information about the growing of tomatoes; it's well worth the small price. And just think, if La Nina' continues to parch the earth we may all be learning how to grow food hydroponically!

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful, October 10, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Hydroponic Tomatoes: For the Home Gardener (Paperback)

This short book is intelligently laid out, with just the right amount of diagrams. The text is easy to follow, even for a beginner. I am in the middle of attempting to follow Howard Resh's advice, as of early October 2001. If he is correct, I could be enjoying my first harvest before November!...