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Tomato Cultivation

Introduction Tomato cultivation is one of the most profitable agriculture business. Cultivating tomato is an excellent option for those looking to harvest a commercially important crop four times a year. Tomato farming is possible both in traditional farming and greenhouse farming. It is the largest vegetable crop grown in the world after potato a,nd sweet potato. China ranks number one as the largest producer of tomatoes followed by India. Andhra Pradesh is the largest tomato producing state in India. Record breaking https://krishijagran.com/news/19-kg-from-1-tomato-plant-wonder-variety/ Use of tomato Tomato is found in every kitchen worldwide in different forms irrespective of the cuisine. It is used in diverse ways in the form of salads, juices, sauces, ingredient for various culinary preparations, etc. Climate for Tomato Farming A warm but cool climate is needed for tomato. It cannot withstand frost. However, it cannot tolerate high light intensity as well since it affects the frui