Effect of Planting Time and Variety on the Growth and Yield of Tomato

Abstract

The experiment was conducted at the RARS, Jamalpur during rabi 2019-2020 to find out the suitable planting time and increase production and economic return. Tomato variety viz. V1 = BARI Tomato-14, V2 = Udyan were considered as factor A and five sowing dates viz. S1 = 25 August, S2 = 15 September, S3 = 05 October, S4 = 25 October, S5 = 15 November considered as factor B. The experiment was laid out in RCBD (Factorial) with three replications. The yield of tomato was significantly affected by different sowing dates and tomato verities. Udyan and BARI Tomato-14 with 25 October combination and 05 October combination were suitable combinations for maximum yield of tomato. These combinations may be profitable in case of early growing, proper market price, seeds were available for planting, less infestation of virus and bacterial wilt.

Effect of Transplanting Dates and Varieties on the Vegetative Growth, Yield, and Yield Components of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)

“…Hilborn et al [23] reported that heat stress significantly affects the yield and fruit quality of tomato. The plant height of tomato affected by seedling transplanting dates and genotypes [11,21]. The maximum plant height was observed after first transplanting that was done in 18…”

“…Transplanting periods have a significant relation with local climatic variability. Different transplanting dates and varieties have significant effect on the yield of tomato [11]. Plant maturity, harvesting date, yield, and crop quality can be affected by transplanting date.…”

“…Delayed transplanting reduces the plant height, fruit set, fruit weight, and yield of tomato. Appropriate transplanting date boost production as well as improve the fruit quality [11,15]. It is in high demand throughout the year, while most of the tomato production in Bangladesh takes place in winter [16,17].…”