A new tomato species was developed by the scientists of Chandra Shekhar Azad University for Agriculture and Technology (CSA) to give a major boost to the farmers. This variety of tomato can yield up to 1,400 quintals per hectare and the name of this species of tomato has been given as Namdhari-4266. The major difference between common varieties and Namdhari-4266 is its yielding capacity. Common varieties can yield up to 400 to 600 quintals per hectare yield where as Namdhari-4266 can yield up to 1,200 to 1,400 quintals per hectare.
What are the advantages to plant Namdhari-4266.
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Total cost of weeding, sowing, irrigation, hoeing and fertilizing the farming of tomatoes is about Rs 50 thousand per hectare.
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It does not cause diseases and pests.
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The tomato is ready in 45 days.
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This variety can be cultivated easily in the average poly house.
Tomato Farming Preparation
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You can plant nursery of this variety in the months of September and October.
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In between December and February it is ready to be grown.
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You can add the mixture of coconut dust to perlite and vermiculite to the soil.
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Farmers can also irrigate it by drip method because it does not require much water.
Namdhari Tomato Seeds
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Cost - Rs 780/Pack
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Type - Hybrid
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Pack Size - 10 gm
