it’s a hard slog finding a gardening book that doesn’t go all “war and peace” packed with technical jargon and endless detail that can overwhelm the everyday and aspiring home gardeners. the tecmato handbook takes a fresh approach—designed and illustrated to be straightforward, engaging, and easy to follow—breaking down tomato science into simple concepts for everyone, from beginners to seasoned green thumbs.

our first handbook is where art meets tomato science in less than 80 pages. inside, you’ll find everything from soil science 101 and climate-proofing guidance to pot and soil selection, nutrient schedules, irrigation, pest and disease management. complemented by illustrations and recipe ideas, it helps you produce, preserve, and consume your tomato harvest with ease plus unlocks access to our beta 1800 platform, an online community forum where growers can share experiences and troubleshoot together all season long. it’s your essential handbook to elevate or start your very first tomato crop this season.

from seedling to sauce, join our avanguardia community. for a limited season, every book includes a free roma tomato seedling while crops last. choose local delivery at checkout to collect your book and plant, then grow and crush your tomatoes with us at tecmato’s annual passata day (tecPassato).