Where can I get help in learning more about greenhouse tomatoes?
Your closest available resource is your County Agriculture Agent. Also, in Mississippi you have an Extension Specialist who works with greenhouse tomatoes in addition to other vegetables.
There are publications on greenhouse tomatoes, including the Greenhouse Tomato Handbook (Publication 1828), Environmental Control for Greenhouse Tomatoes (Publication 1879), Greenhouse Tomatoes Pest Management in Mississippi (Publication 1861), Budget for Greenhouse Tomatoes (Publication 2257) and several others.
In addition, each March, the Greenhouse Tomato Short Course is held in Jackson, Mississippi. More information can be found at the Greenhouse Tomato Short Course Web Page.
Publications
News
RAYMOND, Miss. -- Current and prospective greenhouse vegetable growers can learn about the specialized production method during Mississippi State University’s 2024 Greenhouse Vegetable Short Course on Feb. 27-28. The course will be held at the North Mississippi Research and Extension Center’s Magnolia Building in Verona from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. It is open to greenhouse vegetable producers throughout the Southeast.
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Vegetable growers soon will have two chances to learn about managing pests on produce in greenhouses and high tunnels.
There’s nothing more satisfying than homegrown tomatoes. You don’t have to be a gardening expert to grow delicious tomatoes in your backyard. Here are a few tips that will help you grow the best looking (and tasting) tomatoes out there: