Tomato farming can be highly profitable, but success depends on choosing the right variety, applying the correct nutrients, and managing the crop properly from planting to harvest.
Introduction
Tomatoes are among the most widely grown horticultural crops due to their fast maturity and ready market. However, to achieve good yields and quality fruits, farmers must select suitable varieties and apply the right fertilizers at each growth stage.
This guide highlights short-harvesting tomato varieties and proper nutrient management for successful tomato production.
1. Short Harvesting Tomato Varieties
For farmers targeting quick returns, short-maturing tomato varieties are ideal.
Recommended varieties:
Ansal – Early maturing, high yielding, and suitable for open-field production
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These varieties allow farmers to harvest earlier and reduce exposure to late-season pests and diseases.
2. Nutrient Management in Tomato Farming
Tomatoes are heavy feeders and require balanced nutrition throughout their growth cycle.
Nitrogen – Vegetative Growth
Nitrogen promotes strong leafy growth and overall plant vigor.
Recommended sources:
CAN
Urea
Vegetative Plus from SeedPro Ltd (foliar option)
Vegetative Plus link:
https://kuzaagrochem.co.ke/search/?q=vegetative+plus
Apply during early vegetative stages to support healthy plant establishment.
Phosphorus – Root Development
Phosphorus is essential for strong root formation and early plant growth.
Recommended sources:
DAP (basal application)
Easygro Starter from Osho Chemicals (foliar application)
Easygro Starter link:
https://kuzaagrochem.co.ke/search/?q=easygro+starter
Apply at planting or shortly after transplanting for faster root development.
Potassium – Flowering and Fruit Quality
Potassium improves flowering, fruit size, color, and overall fruit quality.
Recommended source:
Sure K
Apply during flowering and fruiting stages to enhance yield and market quality.
Calcium and Boron – Preventing Blossom End Rot
Calcium and boron are critical for fruit formation and preventing blossom end rot and poor fruit set.
Recommended source:
MagBoZinc from SeedPro Ltd
MagBoZinc link:
https://kuzaagrochem.co.ke/search/?q=magbo
Apply during flowering and early fruiting stages for firm, healthy fruits.
Conclusion
Successful tomato farming depends on selecting early-maturing varieties and applying the right nutrients at the correct growth stages. With proper nutrient management and quality inputs, farmers can achieve higher yields, better fruit quality, and improved profits.
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