One plant easily produces a minimum of 1.5 kg of tomatoes and by planting 8000 plants in 1 acre farmers are getting 12000 kg of tomatoes. This post shares information about the yield per plant and per acre.
Quick Overview – 1 acre = 8000 plants, 1-acre tomato yield = 12 tonnes, 1 tomato plant yield = 1.5 kg to 2.5 kg, hybrid plant yield = 3 to 5 and sometimes 5 to 10 kg.
Similar to onions tomatoes are also daily vegetables in the entire world. Tomatoes are used for making vegetables and pulses and are widely used for making tadka in Indian kitchens. Tadka is a form of cooking which is done to prepare any kind of vegetables and pulses.
It is a mixture of tomato and onions. They are also used in salads along with cucumber and onions. Tomato pickles are also popular among people and we can say tomatoes are part of daily food. This is why this vegetable is very important in India and has great domestic and international demand.
Tomato yield per acre 12000 kg from 8k plants
Average tomato price
The average tomato price is Rs 6 to Rs 12 or Rs 15 only and sometimes the price drops down to Rs 6 per kg also and sometimes the prices may touch the sky high. Tomato prices increased a couple of days ago and in Uttarakhand, the price reached Rs 70 per kg in the last week of June 2023.
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Tomato yield per acre in kg
By planting 8000 tomato plants on 1 acre with a distance of 2.5 x 2.5 between 8,000 kgs to 12,000 kgs of tomatoes can be achieved. High-yielding tomato plants easily produce 8 to 10 kg of tomatoes in the summer season. With good care and proper fertilizer, these plants can produce 7 to 8 kg of tomatoes in winter and 4 to 5 kg of tomatoes in the rainy season as well.
Normal variety plant produces between 1.5 kg to 2.5 kgs of tomatoes per plant and if you have planted around 6000 to 8000 plants then you can easily achieve 6000 plants x 1.5 kg = 9,000 kg or 8000 plants x 1.5 kg = 12000 kg tomatoes in one-acre land.
However, high-yielding plants can produce more tomatoes and one more benefit of high-yielding plants is you can achieve a high number of tomatoes by planting fewer plants. More importantly, pruning of tomato plants is necessary for better quality yield.
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Tomato cultivation practices
Temperature required
The ideal temperature for tomatoes is 21°C to 24°C however it can also grow at the temperature above 10°C and below 30°C. During the seed germination time 16 to 29°C is suitable, during seedling growth 21 to 24 degree celsius is good and for fruit set 15-17°C (day) and 20 to 24°C (night).
Best soil
Well-drained sandy loam soils and mineral soils are best for tomato cultivation. Acidic soils are preferred for tomato plants therefore the soil pH should be between 5.5 to 6.8.
Planting season
Seeds are sown for two seasons summer and winter.
Summer crop sowing time – January.
Winter crop sowing time – June to July.
Hill area sowing time – March April.
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How many tomato plants per acre
6000 to 8000 plants can be planted with a spacing of 2.5 x 2.5.
Spacing – 75 x 60 cm and 75 x 45 cm.
Fertilizer
50 kg potash, 50 kg phosphorous and 120 kg nitrogen.
Sandy soil needs more fertilizer than other soils and fertilisers are divided into the vegetative stage, flowering, fruit set and fruit growth stages.
Tomato yield per plant in kg
Normal variety plants yield up to 1.5 to 2.5 kg whereas hybrid varieties are capable of producing 5 kg to 10 kg as well.
Tomato production per acre
The yield of tomatoes per acre is around 12 tonnes.
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Brimato
In the recent past, a new yield came into the market called brimato. It is a high-yielding variety developed by ICAR and the Indian research centre in Varanasi. A plant which can produce tomato and brinjal is called brimato. While breaking it technically bri = brinjal and mato = tomato. However, its farming is yet to start on a larger scale and you can try brimato on some areas of your land to achieve multiple yields.
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By doing its cultivation you can generate more income but I suggest you get the practical knowledge before starting this cultivation on a wider scale. You can get practical knowledge or training by living at your place only. Yes, you can get most agriculture training at your region’s Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK). KVKs are government centres developed by the government to help farmers. Moreover, you can also get government land on rent from kvk centres but for agriculture purposes only.
FAQ
How much is the tomato yield per acre?
By planting 8000 plants in 1 acre
Average tomato plant yields = 1.5 kg to 2.5kg.
Yield per acre = 8000 plants x 1.5 kg = 12000 kg.
Tomato yield per acre = 12 tonnes or 12,000 kg.
What is the tomato yield per acre in quintals?
8 to 12 quintals depending on the variety.
What is tomato yield per hectare?
30,000 kg to 33,0000 kg.
What is the hybrid tomato seed rate per acre and hectare?
40 to 50-gram seeds per acre and 125 to 130 grams per hectare.
What is the cost of cultivation of tomatoes?
Around 57,000.
What is tomato yield per plant in kg?
Normal variety – 1.5 to 2.5 kg.
High-yield variety – 5 kg to 10 kg.
How many tomato plants per acre should I plant?
8000 plants with the spcing of 2.5 x 2.5 per acre are good enough.
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