Vegetables green house tomsto production

[MartinMuthuri]

What are the benefits of green house tomato farming

 

[Alfred Opiyo]

What are the benefits of green house tomato farming

@Mr. Muthiri here below are the general benefits of greenhouse production technology which applies to tomatoes too.

1. Easy control of both insects and soil borne pests this is achieved by the fact that growing environment is secured and confined (enclosed) growing media can be imported while free from pests or treated to kill suspected pests population e.g Nematodes
2. Easy management of diseases like Wilts and blights by using other growing media a part from natural soil or sterilize soil before Introduction of tomatoes/crops
3. Production is possible all year round even if natural weather conditions aren't favourable to production of tomatoes since aspects of weather like temperature, rains, hailstones, wind are artificially managed and controlled

4 most varieties designated for green house production are indeterminate that is has continuous growth habit hence has a benefit of prolonged production period

5 issues of crop rotation may not be necessary since a mere replacement of growing media (soil) or sterilizing or solarization help in controlling build up of pests and diseases causing organisms

6.Production per unit area is higher compared to open field production

7.Costs related to labour are minimal since it gives room for other complementary technologies