TO-2048 (MEGHDOOT) TOMATO

🍅 High Yielding Tomato Hybrid – TYLCV Tolerant

A vigorous determinate tomato hybrid with high yield potential and strong tolerance to foliar diseases and Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus (TYLCV). Specially suited for Kharif and Rabi seasons across multiple Indian states.

🌟 Key Features

• Yield Potential: 25–30 MT/acre (depending on season and cultural practices)
• Maturity: 60–65 days after planting
• Disease Tolerance: Tolerant to foliar diseases and TYLCV
• Suitability: Best for Kharif and Rabi seasons

🍅 Fruit & Plant Characteristics

• Fruit Shape: Firm and square
• Fruit Size: Medium
• Fruit Weight: 80–100 grams
• Plant Type: Determinate, vigorous with profuse branching

📍 Recommended Growing Regions

🌱 Sowing & Transplanting Guidelines

• Seed Rate: 40–50 gm per acre
• Sowing Method: Line sowing on raised nursery beds (180 x 90 x 15 cm)
• Spacing in Nursery:
  • Row to Row: 8–10 cm (4 fingers)
  • Seed to Seed: 3–4 cm (2 fingers)
  • Depth: 0.5–1.0 cm
• Transplanting: 21–25 days after sowing
• Field Spacing: 120 x 45 cm or 90 x 45 cm (Row x Plant)

🧪 Fertilizer Recommendation

Total N:P:K Requirement: 100:150:150 kg per acre

• Basal Dose: Apply 33% Nitrogen and 50% Phosphorus & Potassium at final land prep
• Top Dressing:
  • Apply 33% N + remaining P & K at 30 days after transplanting
  • Apply remaining 34% N at 50 days after transplanting

Note: Ensure well-prepared nursery beds and timely transplanting for optimum performance and fruit quality.