
TOMATO TO- 1057 (SYNGENTA)
AGRONOMY |
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Suitability of the variety for the Area Agro Climatic Zone |
All over MH & KA, AP, TN, UP, GJ, MP, CG, WB, RJ |
Selection of the field/land preparation practices |
The field should be well prepared free from weeds and have a healthy drainage facility. 1-2 deep plowing, Soil should be exposed to sunlight, 3 to 4 rounds of harrows to reach fine tilt. Before the final harrow, apply 8 to 10 MT well-decomposed FYM/acre along with 250 gm Trichoderma for controlling soil-borne fungus. |
Seed Treatment-rate of timing/ chemical |
Seeds are treated with Thiram 3 g per Kg of seeds. |
Sowing Time |
Rabi, Summer, Rainy |
Seed Rate/ Sowing method- line sowing with row to row and plant to plant distance/ direct sowing |
Seed Rate: 40-50 g per acre
Sowing: Prepare the raised bed of 180x90x15cm, for 1acre 10 to 12 beds are required. The nursery should be free from weeds and debris. Line sowing is recommended. Distance between two rows: 8-10 cm (4 fingers) apart, Distance between seed to seeds: 3-4 cm (2 fingers), Seeds are sown in line at 0.5-1.0 cm deep
Transplanting: Transplanting should be done 21-25 days after sowing.
Spacing: Row to Row and Plant to Plant - 120 x 45 or 90 x 45 cm |
Fertilizer dose with timing |
Total N:P: K requirement @ 100:150:150 kg per acre.
Basal Dose: Apply 33% N and 50% P, K as basal dose during final land preparation.
Top Dressing: 33% N and remaining P, K at 30 days after transplanting and 34% N at 50 days after transplanting. |
Weed Control- Chemicals with doses and timing |
Timely weed removal is very important, need-based hand weeding can be done to ensure a healthy crop. |
Diseases & Pest control- Chemicals with doses and timing |
For effective crop control use the following Insect and disease solutions:
Aphid + Jassid + White Fly Apply Actara @ 40g/acre,
Fruit Borer - Apply Matador @ 120 ml/acre and for any other Insects apply recommended insecticides.
Alternaria - Apply Kuman L @ 600 ml/acre and for any other diseases apply fungicide as per recommendation from the Department of Agriculture (plant protection). |
Irrigation Schedule |
Irrigation Frequency Depends upon –
Soil type: Light soils need more frequency. Heavy soil needs less frequency.
Crop stage:
Growing
season:
Winter- As against the summer season, in winter the irrigation frequency is longer.
Rainy - very less frequency depending upon soil moisture" |
Harvesting |
Harvest the fruit at the time of physiological maturity. It starts maturing by 65 -70 days after transplanting- depending on season/climate. Picking is done generally at an interval of 4-5 days. Depending on the type of market/distance -tomatoes are picked. |
Yield |
Average yield: 25-30 MT/acre (depending on season and cultural practice) |
Size |
Medium size |
Shape |
Square fruits |
Weight |
80-100gm |
Recommended States |
Recommended states for cultivation under normal agro-climatic conditions in: |
Kharif: - Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand |
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Rabi: - Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand |
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Summer: - Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand |
Good heat set & high yield potential. |
Tolerance of TY LCV |
Suitable for long-distance transport |