Tomato Grafting
Farmer: Eric Barnhorst, Jenny Cook, Sarah Judd and Nathan Klassen
Farm: Eva Mae Farm, Knuckle Down Farm, Meadow Lynn Market, Nith Valley Organics
Region: Ontario
Publish Date: February 6, 2018
Article Type: Research Protocol
Research Priorities: Seed Production, Selection & Breeding
Specialized tomato rootstock seems to have a lot of potential, but it is unclear if they are well-developed for unheated hoophouses. Given the cost of the rootstock, extra labour, equipment and greenhouse space required to graft, these growers want to know: Are grafted tomatoes economically worthwhile in unheated hoophouses in Ontario?