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 well drainage facility. 1-2 deep ploughing, 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-born 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.
Nursery should be free from weeds and debris. Line sowing is recommended.
Distance between two row: 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 60
Fertilizer dose with timing
Total N:P:K requirement @ 100:150:150 kg per acre.
Dose & Timing:
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:
After Transplanting soil drench with Voliam Flexi @200 ml/acre Powdery Mildew and Late Blight- Apply Amistar (200ml/acre), Amistar TOP (200 ml/acre), Revus(160 ml/acre),Folio Gold (400 ml/acre) Alternaria/Anthracnose - Apply Blue Copper @ 600g/acre, Alternaria - Apply Kuman L @ 600 ml/acre and for any other diseases apply fungicide as per recommendation from the Department of Agriculture (plant protection). Aphid+Jassid+White Fly - Apply Actara @ 40g/acre,Alika @ 50 ml/acre Fruit Borer - Apply Alika @ 50 ml/acre, Matador @ 120 ml/acre,
and for any other Insects apply recommended insecticides.
Irrigation Schedule
Irrigation Frequency Depends upon -
A. Soil type: Light soils need more frequency. Heavy soils need less frequency.
B. Crop stage:
Vegetative stage: maintain adequate moisture for the development of roots.
Flowering & fruiting - frequent and shallow irrigation.
Harvesting - gradually reduce irrigation during harvesting
C. Growing season:
Summer - requires frequent irrigation. 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.
