Welcome to the Tomato Growers Information Portal. This Web site is designed as a one-stop shop to provide commercial growers, home gardeners and Extension agents with comprehensive information about tomatoes, including management, production, weather and marketing materials. Special thanks to the N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission for its support in the development of this resource. Watch a recording of the webinar.
Featured Resource
2012 Southeastern U.S. Vegetable Crop Handbook
This comprehensive resource was developed from research and Extension projects conducted at 12 land-grant universities, including N.C. State. The handbook contains everything tomato growers need, including which variety to plant, planting dates, fertilizer recommendations, cover crops selection and conservation tillage options, pesticide selection, fertigation, plasticulture, postharvest handling, alternative pest management tools and more.
Faculty Spotlight
Dr. Chris Gunter
Dr. Chris Gunter is the production specialist for the commercial vegetable industry in North Carolina, working with tomato growers in the use of integrated, economical and environmentally sound production practices.
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North Carolina Tomato Growers Association
The N.C. Tomato Growers Association is a group of growers and suppliers interested in the improvement and promotion of the tomato industry in North Carolina.
