SELECTION OF SOIL
The tomato is not at all choice in the kind of soil in which it grows; in
fact, almost any well-drained soil can be made to produce good
tomatoes. However, for early ripening, it shows a preference for a
light, loamy soil; and, if very early tomatoes are desired, the soil must
be only moderately rich, as a highly fertile soil produces large vines
and more fruit, which is likely to delay ripening of the tomatoesPREPARATION OF THE SOIL
It is most essential that the ground be spaded or plowed up very
deep, harrowed and replowed if necessary, until every large clog is
marshed, and the ground is fine and mellow.
Do not plant tomatoes on land that has had white potatoes, melons,
or tomatoes on it the year previous. Indeed, it is best to let the land
rest from these crops three or four years, as all of them are subject to
the same blight disease
