How To Graft Tomato Plants: A Guide for the Backyard Gardener

How To Graft Tomato Plants demystifies grafting tomato plants for the home gardener. Grafted tomato plants have proven to be an effective technique to combat soil borne diseases, increase both fruit production and plant vigor. Grafted tomato plants can extend harvest, increase tolerance to heat and cold, and reduce the use of chemicals to fight root borne disease. Included in this easy-to-follow guide are the critical steps for successful grafting, the essential factors for choosing rootstock, and the importance of a germination test. You will learn a grafting technique, and how to simplify the healing chamber. Instructions for planting and caring for your successful grafted tomato plants is also included. With patience and practice, the guidelines in this book will assist gardeners everywhere to graft tomatoes and enjoy the benefits of beautiful, vigorous tomato plants all season long in the garden.

Author: Telma Reed, Nathan Reed
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 02/25/2014
Pages: 38
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.08d
ISBN13: 9781495233104
ISBN10: 1495233103
BISAC Categories:
- Gardening | Techniques

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