Originally from South America, the tomato arrived in Europe with Christopher Columbus. At first it was only used as an ornamental plant, although it was soon used for food, especially as a condiment due to its peculiar and strong flavor, and, later, raw in salads, garnishes and as decoration.
In this work, you will find the necessary information to cultivate these plants in the garden or terrace, to take care of them, to harvest the fruits, to distinguish between the different varieties? With this complete guide, illustrated with numerous diagrams and photographs, you will discover a simple and inexpensive pleasure: the cultivation of tomatoes.