Tomatoes originated from South America- specifically Peru, Bolvia, and Ecuador.
Tomatoes is one of the most important cooking ingredient in the country. Ninety percent of our dishes are never complete with tomato source

SITE SELECTION

1. Select fertile land with well drained clay loam to sandy soil with good infiltration rate.
2. Tomatoes are also sensitive to cool night temperature (below 550F)
3. The best temperature range for growing the growing season is between 60 and 900F, temperature above 900F or below 550F will slow the growth, pollination and maturation of the crops

Land Preparation

1. Clear land and till the soil before construction of basin or ridges
2. At land preparation, apply 5-10 tones FYM per hectare and incorporate into the soil at land preparation.

NURSERY PRACTICES

1. Select a well-drained fertile soil and near a very good source of irrigation water
2. Prepare raised bed during wet season and sunken during dry season
3. The land should be cleared and keep the soil loose for good seed bed
4. The seed bed should be wide and as long as possible

VARIETIES AND SEED SELECTION

1. Roma VF
2. UC 82B
3. Ronita VFN

TRANSPLANTING

1. Pre*irrigate the permanent site about an hour before transplanting
2. Transplanting should be done in the evening or early morning
3. Tomatoes should be transplanted on bed or ridges . Ridge spacing at 75cm * 45cm and basinc spacing is 60cm * 45cm or 50cm

SAFETY USE AND HANDLING OF PESTICIEEA

1. Always spray safely by carrying out the following:
2. Always wear appropriate protective clothing
3. Try to spray in the cool of the day
4. Never leave pesticides and equipment unattended
5. Never leave pesticide container open
6. Spray so that wind blows pesticide away from you
7. Walk at the right speed to ensure spray distribution is adequate

TOMATOES HARVEST