Description

Common Name :-Thakkali, Tameta, Tamaatar

Tomato is easy to grow in any type of vegetable garden. It is a warm season crop. The best fruit colour and quality is obtained at a temperature range of 21-24C under bright sunshine. The plants cannot withstand frost and high humidity. It requires a low to medium rainfall. It can be grown on a wide range of soils from sandy to heavy clay. However, well-drained, sandy or red loam soils rich in organic matter with a pH range of 6.0-7.0 are considered as ideal. Season: Sow the seeds during September and transplant the seedlings during October-November for an irrigated crop. If rain shelters are provided planting can be done in May- June also.