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farming. On average we use 50 million tomatoes every day. 95% of them are produced by white farmers and 95% are eaten by blacks. Letβs make a threadβ¦ retweet
The interesting fact about tomatoes is that it is easy to grow, requiring little or no expertise at all. All you need is the basic techniques for growing tomatoes and you will become successful in tomato farming
It is a very popular Fruit/vegetable all over the world which people use in making different types of dishes including stews, soups, salads, burger.
They are also used in the production of tomato paste, puree, ketchup, tomato juice and lots of other dishes and sauces.
They are also used in the production of tomato paste, puree, ketchup, tomato juice and lots of other dishes and sauces.
As far as this versatile vitamin-rich fruit goes, most people either have a distinct love or hate of them. Whether you eat them whole, hidden on a pizza base or perhaps as tomato sauce added to your food, across the world tomatoes are part of most peopleβs everyday lives.
Consider these simple beginnings: from just one tomato seed, a single plant will grow to produce 8kg of tomatoes . Amazing, right?
So just one seed equals 8kg tomatoes! And apparently the average South African eats 12kg a year - an average of one and half tomato plants a year.
So just one seed equals 8kg tomatoes! And apparently the average South African eats 12kg a year - an average of one and half tomato plants a year.
To start your tomato farm, here are the basic things that must be in place;
Firstly, you need viable tomato seeds. There are many varieties of tomato .
Firstly, you need viable tomato seeds. There are many varieties of tomato .
Then, you need fertile land for transplanting the tomato plants
Finally, you must have disease and pest prevention control measures
Finally, you must have disease and pest prevention control measures
You must ensure that the time of planting is right and that you are using the right variety of tomato seeds.
Following these precautions will guarantee success in your tomato farming business and ensure great yields.
Following these precautions will guarantee success in your tomato farming business and ensure great yields.
This can be done around September /October when the rain is just starting in most parts of the country
Although, with the change in climate, you need to check with any farming calendar to find the best time every year for growing tomatoes.
Although, with the change in climate, you need to check with any farming calendar to find the best time every year for growing tomatoes.
You have to learn as much as you can before starting any kind of farming. You can attend short courses at the farm or online. There are many videos on YouTube and on the internet. Itβs also advisable to have a mentor to minimise losses
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