Features-

Semi-determinate with vigorous plant habit
Broad leaves with excellent foliage cover
Very Good fruit Shape & Color.
Suitable for long-distance transport

Maturity

60 to 65 days after planting

Color

deep red and glossy

Variety Discription :

Size

medium size (80 –100g)

Shape

Square shape

Type

firm fruits with good keeping quality and uniform fruit ripening

Recommended states

Recommended states for cultivation under normal agro climatic conditions in:

Kharif	GJ, RJ, MP, CT, PB, UP
Rabi	MH, KA, TN, HR, AP, UP, UT, WB, AS
Summer	MH, KA, TN, HR, AP, UP, UT, HP, AS

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

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 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 Carbendazim 2g + Thiram 2 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 45 or 90 x 45 cm

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 healthy crop.

Diseases & Pest control- Chemicals with doses and timing

For effective crop control use following Insect and disease solution Powdery Mildew and Late Blight- Apply Amistar (200ml/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,

Fruit Borer - Apply 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 needs less frequency.

B. Crop stage: Vegetative stage: maintain adequate moisture for 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 summer season, in winter the irrigation frequency is longer.

Rainy - very less frequency depending up on 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 type of market / distance -tomato are picked.

Expected Yield of the variety

Average yield: 25-30 MT/acre ( depending on season and cultural practice)

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