Tomato Cultivation & Benefits in India

Published Jan 17, 2023

Tomato Benefits

Tomatoes are rich in minerals, vitamins C, A and potassium. It can be used as jams, soups, juices, sauces and used raw.

Climatic factors and land requirements

20-25° C temperature is required for tomato cultivation, and the fine quality tomatoes are cultivated at 21-24 °C temperature. And, 6-7 PH level soil is best for Tomato farming.

Nursery and transplantation

The best time for Tomato cultivation is May, June, September, October and December, January months.

Irrigation and fertilisation

For Tomato cultivation, fertilisation should be done in the ratio of 3-4-6 or 4-7-10.

Weed and pest control

The best period of weed control in tomato farming is 30 days approx before transplanting.

Harvesting tomatoes

Harvesting tomatoes can be done by twisting the motion from a hand that can separate the fruit from the stem.

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