Abstract
A market exists for organically grown, fresh- and processing-market tomatoes. Although information on conventional tomato practices is available from many sources, comprehensive information on organic cultivation practices is difficult to find. Organic tomato production differs from conventional production primarily in soil fertility, weed, insect, and disease management. These are the focus of this publication, with special emphasis on fresh market tomatoes.
Table of Contents
- Organic Farming and Certification Programs
- Tomato Acreage Yields, Economics, and Harvest
- Variety Selection
- Crop Rotation
- Soil Fertility
- Research and Field Experience in Tomato Fertility
- Weed Management
- Research and Field Experience in Tomato Weed Management
- Tomato Training Systems
- A Comparison of Tomato Training Systems
- Managing Insect Pests and Diseases
- Insects
- Diseases
- Resources
- References
- Appendix
- Enclosure
From the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
Steve Diver, George Kuepper, and Holly Born
NCAT Agriculture Specialist – © NCAT 1999
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