Tomatoes are a warm-season crop that requires a relatively long growing season with plenty of sunshine and a moderate day temperature of 20-28°C. They are sensitive to frost.
Under low temperatures, plant growth is restricted, and the fruit setting is low. The critical factor in the setting of fruits is the night temperature, the optimum range being 15-20°C.
The red pigment in the fruit develops only when the temperature is between 15 30°C. Only yellow pigment forms above this range of temperature. When the temperature exceeds 40°C, no pigment will be formed.
Botanical Name:
Lycopersicon esculentum
Solanum lycopersicum
Seed Specifications
| Specifications | Details |
|---|
| Name | Hybrid tomato seeds |
| Other Common Names | Tamatar ke beej (in hindi) |
| Germination Time | 1 to 2 weeks |
| Harvesting Time | 70 to 80 days |
| Height | 3 to 10 feet |
| Weight | 80 to 100 grams |
| Color | Red |
Features and Benefits:
Indeterminate and vigorous growing crop with dark green foliage.
They are oval and have an excellent storage capacity.
The tomato seed rate requires 50-140 gm per acre.
Tomatoes are widely consumed in diets like salad, soup, etc.
It regulates blood pressure and prevents cancer diseases.
It improves eye and skin health.
These fruits can also help reduce the risk of strokes and increase brain health.
They are a good source of potassium and sodium, which will help your heart to function well.
Nutritional Components
Seed Requirements
| Requirements | Details |
|---|
| Season | All Season |
| Soil | Well-drained and sandy soil |
| Sunlight | 6 to 8 hours of full sunlight |
| Temperature | 20 to 28°C |
| Water | Regular |
| Fertilizer | Good quality NPK fertilizer |
How to Sow Tomato Seeds?
Prepare well-drained soil and sow the seeds in your farming land.
You can use seedling trays or pots to germinate the seeds.
Sprinkle the water regularly and keep the seeds in full sunlight.
You can add NPK fertilizer to grow the best quality vegetable crops.
The tomato seeds will germinate within 1 to 2 weeks.
Once the seeds grow, you can transplant them into the field if you have used seedling trays, produce bags, or pots.
Later, you can harvest the tomatoes after 3 to 4 months after sowing the seeds in the soil.
Plant Care Tips:
Use the best quality and tested organic fertilizer to grow quality crops.
You can use organic manure, cow dung, and neem cake to grow organic tomatoes in your organic farming.
Don’t use excessive water, as it may cause diseases and affect the crop quality, structure, and taste.
You should use pesticides, fungicides, and insecticides to control various pest or insect attacks and vital diseases.
