This is a link to a website that has a full (almost) collection of monthly pamphlets produced by the British government to help encourage self sufficiency during the war and afterward. The pamphlets are really interesting and also full of easily digestible tips and help.
(excerpts from this this fine free tomato growers ebook - click here to download)
STARTING THE SEED
For a family garden, saw an ordinary cracker-box in two so that it will
not be more than six or seven inches deep; nearly fill with good, rich
earth; sow the seed; sift earth over them until well covered; water
thoroughly, and set in a sunny window. They will soon come up and
grow off rapidly. Set out doors on warm days to make them hardy,
strong, and stalky.
(excerpts from this this fine free tomato growers ebook - click here to download)
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 tomatoes.
