Tomatoes
A Grower's Guide
Jean-Martin Fortier author Laurie Bennett translator Flore Avram illustrator Pierre Nessmann editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:New Society Publishers
Published:22nd May '25
Should be back in stock very soon
Grow better tomatoes—more reliably, more profitably, and with less guesswork
Tomatoes are one of the most rewarding crops to grow—and one of the easiest to get wrong. Whether you're tending a backyard plot or managing a diversified market garden, Tomatoes: A Grower's Guide gives you the practical knowledge and confidence to produce healthy plants and abundant harvests from seed to storage.
Grounded in The Market Gardener Method, this beautifully illustrated guide distills Jean-Martin Fortier's decades of hands-on experience into clear, actionable strategies that work at a human scale. Instead of chasing trends or folklore, you'll learn what actually delivers consistent results in real growing conditions.
What this Book Offers
- A practical overview of tomato biology and growth habits, so you understand why techniques work
- Thoughtful guidance on selecting productive heirloom and hybrid varieties for different climates and goals
- Step-by-step cultivation methods, from propagation and transplanting to pruning, trellising, irrigation, and fertilization
- Proven organic approaches to disease prevention and pest management
- Harvest timing, season extension, and storage strategies to maximize yield and quality
Rather than overwhelming you with theory, this guide focuses on decisions that matter most—helping you avoid common mistakes and build a system that supports strong plants, flavorful fruit, and steady harvests.
Who this Book is For
- Home gardeners who want healthier plants and better yields
- Market gardeners seeking reliable, efficient tomato production
- Growers transitioning to biointensive, regenerative practices
- Readers of The Market Gardener looking for crop-specific information
- Anyone who wants clear, practical guidance—not vague advice
Jean-Martin Fortier is a farmer, educator, and internationally recognized leader in regenerative, small-scale agriculture. Through decades of work at his own microfarm and as a teacher to growers worldwide, he has refined methods that balance productivity, soil health, and quality of life.
Tomatoes: A Grower's Guide is part of the Grower's Guides from the Market Gardener series—compact, highly visual manuals designed to help growers take meaningful, practical steps toward more resilient and rewarding food production.
If you want to grow tomatoes with confidence, clarity, and care for the land, this guide shows you how.
Jean-Martin Fortier's tomato guide is full of tips that will save new growers years of wasted effort. Mastering tomatoes—with this book—is a great place to start your farming career.
—Ben Hartman, author, The Lean Farm and The Lean Micro Farm
The contents of this book belie its small size; the book is packed with solid information, which, along with the layout and illustrations, make for an engaging and very pleasant read. This Grower's Guide has something for everyone, from seasoned gardeners and small farmers to newbies. Read it. Enjoy it. Learn from it.
— Lee Reich, PhD, scientist, farmdener (farmer/gardener hybrid), and author, Growing Figs in Cold Climates
Everything you need to know to grow amazing tomatoes.
— David R. Montgomery, co-author, What Your Food Ate and The Hidden Half of Nature
I was thrilled with this book. Tomatoes are so varied and there's much folklore about them. I love the illustrations and pored over them. The techniques and strategies are useful and appropriate. The information is well organised and the language is clear. It is such a useful addition to home gardeners and commercial growers.
—Rowe Morrow, Blue Mountains Permaculture Institute, author, Earth Restorer's Guide to Permaculture
Market gardening innovator Jean-Martin Fortier draws on his decades of experience in a difficult climate to share his strategies and techniques for producing high yields of sweet, juicy tomatoes.
—Darrell E. Frey, author, Bioshelter Market Garden, and co-author, The Food Forest Handbook
It's always fun and informative to read a seasoned grower's tips and tricks for any crop, and tomatoes are an important crop for market growers, with lots of steps to getting from seed to market. I know Jean-Martin has spent a lot of time working with tomato production, so it's great to see his methods laid down in this little guide book.
—Josh Volk, Slow Hand Farm, author, Compact Farms and Build Your Own Farm Tools
Praise for the Grower's Guides from the Market Gardener series
Jean-Martin Fortier has done it again! Incredibly beautiful, this series of pragmatic and professional instructional manuals makes it easy for anyone to start market gardening at a professional and regenerative level with a tailored focus on each aspect.
—Matt Powers, author, Regenerative Soil and Regenerative Soil Microscopy
Applying a market gardening mindset to your home garden will improve your yields and greatly reduce the amount of work involved. To do this, look no further than this series from Jean-Martin Fortier who is a pioneer in regenerative, biointensive, and organic market gardening.
—Rob and Michelle Avis, Verge Permaculture / 5th World, co-authors, Building Your Permaculture Property
ISBN: 9781774060056
Dimensions: 178mm x 133mm x 8mm
Weight: 138g
128 pages