SOLANACEOUS CROP PROJECTS 39 



Project Outline 



1. "Why grow tomatoes ? 



2. Selecting location. 



3. Choosing varieties 



4. Obtaining seed. 



5. Constructing the hotbed. 



6. Constructing the cold frame. 



7. Making plant boxes. 



8. Making straw mats. 



9. Sowing seed. 



10. Caring for the seedlings. 



1 1 . Making paper pots. 



12. Transplanting. 



13. Hardening the plants. 



14. Preparing the garden soil. 



15. Planting in the garden. 



16. Planting with other vegetables. 



17. Cultivating. 



18. Training the plants. 



19. Combating insects and diseases. 



20. Harvesting and marketing. 



1. Why grow tomatoes ? — The tomato is one of our most im- 

 portant garden crops. Thousands of acres of tomatoes are 

 grown annually to supply the enormous demand of the markets 

 and of the canning factories. The fruit is so popular among 

 American consumers that it is rarely omitted in the crops of the 

 home garden. 



1. Is there a considerable demand for tomatoes on your local 



market ? 



2. Can you ship tomatoes and realize a profit ? 



