Tomato- Planting activities

Tomato is propagated through seed. The recommended seed rate is 160 gram/acre. The best season for planting is October-November.

The land is prepared well by thorough ploughing or digging. Lime or dolomite @ 1-3 kg/cent has to be applied depending on soil acidity. This should be followed by adding organic manure @ 90 kg/cent.

The planting is done in raised beds during rainy season and in trenches during summer season. The recommended spacing is 60 cm x 60 cm.

Seeds are sown in the nursery and one month old seedlings are transplanted to the main field. Transplanted seedlings are given temporary shade for three to four days during hot days.

Apply recommended basal dose of fertilizers at the time of planting. A time lag of ten days should be given between application of lime and fertilizers.