Varieties of Tomato:
Pusa Ruby, Pusa early dwarf, Arka Vikas
Growth period and water requirement :
| Stage of Growth | |||||
| Parameter | Initial Stage | Crop Development | Mid-Season | Late Season | Growth Period |
| Duration Days | 10-15 | 20-30 | 30-40 | 30-40 | 90-120 |
| ETm (mm) | 20% | 25% | 45% | 10% | 400-600 |
| Kc | 0.4-0.5 | 0.7-0.8 | 1.05-1.25 | 0.80-0.9 | - |
Drip System recommendation from Premier Range:
| Crop Spacing (m) |
Soil Type | Product Selection Premier Range | Lateral Spacing (m) |
Emitter Spacing (m) |
Emitter Discharge (1ph) |
Emitter per Plant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.45 x 0.60 | Clay | Drip-InTM/In-Drip | 1.20 | 0.60 | 2lph/4lph | n/a |
| 0.45 x 0.60 | Loam | Drip-InTM/In-Drip | 1.20 | 0.40 | 2lph | n/a |
| 0.30 x 0.60 | Sandy | Drip-InTM/In-Drip | 1.20 | 0.30/0.40 | 2lph | n/a |
Note: Sprinkler irrigation can also be used for tomato irrigation. The use of micro-sprinklers is also possible. Please contact the nearest Premier office for additional information.
Fertilizer Recommendation :
| Irrigation Method | N-P-K dose kg/ha |
|---|---|
| Rainfed tomato | 100-65-160 |
| Irrigated tomato | 150-110-240 |
Glossary
Kc = Crop co-efficient.
ETo = Reference evapo-transpiration (mm)
ETm = Maximum evapo-transpiration = Kc x ETo (mm)
ETa = Evapo-transpiration actual (mm)
Ya = Actual yield
Ym = Maximum yield
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Note: The advice and descriptions given herein are for general information only. Premier Irrigation cannot be held responsible for its use or application