Canadian Variety of Climbing Tomatoes to Grow on Terrace Walls in Nepal Ashley McLachlan University of Guelph
Nepal
SeasonMonths WinterDecember – February SpringMarch – May SummerJune – August AutumnSeptember - November
Growing Conditions of Tomatoes
Indeterminate tomatoes Indeterminate tomatoes are dependent on the nutrition they receive during their growing period.
Benefits to Nepal Nutritional Value of tomatoes: Vitamin A Vitamin C Folic Acid Antioxidant Help to reduce the chances of: Heart disease Cancer Diabetes Help to maintain Healthy skin Hair Body weight
Canadian Grading System Example for Size All Canadian grades require that tomatoes be sized. Canada No. 1 Have a minimum diameter of 51 mm (2 inches), and when packed in a closed package have, with the exception of 1 specimen a maximum variation in diameter of 25.4 mm (1 inch); or Have a minimum diameter of 38.1 mm (1 ½ inches) and a maximum diameter of 51 mm (2 inches) and are packed in a package on which is marked the words "Small" or 38 mm to 51 mm (1 ½ inches to 2 inches); or In the case of pear type and plum type tomatoes, have a minimum diameter of 31.8 mm (1 1/4 inches). Canada No. 2 Have a minimum diameter of 44.5 mm (1 3/4 inches) in the case of other than pear and plum type tomatoes; or Have a minimum diameter of 31.8 mm (1 1/4 inches) in the case of pear type and plum type tomatoes. (above information from: inspection/vegetable-inspection-manuals/tomatoes/eng/ / ) inspection/vegetable-inspection-manuals/tomatoes/eng/ /
Canadian Seed sent to Nepal Grown/Harvested in Nepal Final Product sold on Canadian Market Exported to Canada
Canada has more experience with the growth of tomato plants, therefore already hold information about disease and pest, proper management, and other information to successfully grow tomatoes.
Ashley McLachlan University of Guelph in partnership with IDRC CIFSRF and DFAIT Faculty Sponsor: Prof. Manish Raizada Total presentation time (3:52) For further information: A detailed written evaluation of this export idea is posted on this website vegetables/quality-inspection/vegetable-inspection- manuals/tomatoes/eng/ / #a9 vegetables/quality-inspection/vegetable-inspection- manuals/tomatoes/eng/ / #a9 tips?page=0,1 tips?page=0,1