Soil Type
Tomato tolerates all kind of soil except sandy poor soil and best planting in the fertile alluvial land with good drainage.
Temperatures
Tomato prefers moderate temperatures during the day (21 – 28 C) and lower in night (5-20 c) and the relative humidity should not be high.
Water Requirements
Irrigation depends on the temperature and the type of soil. Irrigation should be done frequently after transplanting and when it’s hot. In some areas of Sudan tomatoes are not irrigated but rely on being rain fed.
Nutrition Requirements
Soils should be subject to soil analysis for nutrient availability to define the Fertilizer needs and ensure a healthy high productive plant.
Harvesting Period
Tomatoes are usually harvested after 2-3 months from transplanting, depending on the maturity stage and the purpose of use (domestic consumption- manufacturing. Picking might be every 3 days.
Harvesting Methods
Hand-picking
