Tomato
Solanum Lycopersicon
Overview
Warm-season vegetable raised in nursery and transplanted.
Cultivation Information
Climate Requirements
18–30°C, frost sensitive
Soil Requirements
Fertile loam, pH 5.5–7.
Planting Season
July–Aug and Nov–Feb
Planting Method
Nursery then transplant
Seed Rate
200-250 kg (Nursery)
Spacing
2.5–3 ft rows, 1.5–2 ft plants
Irrigation Requirements
Frequent, avoid waterlogging
Fertilizer Requirements
FYM + balanced NPK.
Harvesting Time
70–100 days
Expected Yield
6–15 tons/acre
Disease Management
Common Diseases
Late blight, bacterial spot, wilt
Symptoms
leaf spots (yellowing, black spots, or concentric rings), wilting, stunting, and leaf curl
Prevention
Drip, mulching
Treatment
Ensure proper sanitation, and use disease-resistant varieties. For specific issues like fungal diseases, use organic or synthetic fungicides, or homemade solutions like a baking soda spray, while blossom end rot can be treated with calcium supplements and consistent watering.
Pest Management
Common Pests
Fruit borer, whitefly
Pest Control
Neem, Trichoderma
Recommended Treatments
Recommended Pesticides
Homemade solutions like a baking soda spray, while blossom end rot can be treated with calcium supplements and consistent watering.
Recommended Fungicides
Use organic or synthetic fungicides
Organic Solutions
Neem, Trichoderma
Additional Information
Best Practices
Drip, mulching.
Market Information
Sold fresh, short shelf life.
Storage Tips
12–15°C short-term.
