Lack of Parental Obligation
That said, it should also be noted that the days of mandatory deep digging are on their way out. Improved understanding of soil structure has led to a decreased enthusiasm for breaking up that structure and disturbing highly beneficial earthworms. A good rule of thumb is therefore to dig only on a need-to-dig basis. You need to dig if:
* Depending on the mode of disposal, the tomato fruits may be harvested at various stages of maturity. Green stage * The fruits are fully developed but are green and suitable for sending to distant markets. Pink stage * Some of the portion is red or pink and the fruit is not fully ripe. It is most suited for local markets. Ripe stage * The major portion of the fruit is red and the softening begins. It may be picked up for home or table use. Full ripe stage * The fruit develops maximum colour and turns soft. * It is suited for processing purposes. * After picking the fruits are graded and sorted out into cracked, bruised, injured fruits and well-matured ripe fruits. * For marketing purpose ISI standard is advocated. * On an average yield of 250 q/ha is expected from the improved tomato varieties but an excellent crop has produced as high as 400 q/ha. |
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Packing * The method of packing is very important. The price in the market depends on type of packing adopted. * For long distance transport the tomatos are packed in a. Bamboo baskets
b. Wooden baskets
c. Plastic boxesBamboo baskets | * For short distance transport of fruits to nearby market bamboo baskets are normally used. * In this type of packing lower layers of basket are gets damaged during trasport due to weight of layers above. | * The baskets last for one season. * The loss will be approximately 5%. The capacity of baskets may be 7-8 kg or 30-35 kg. Wooden boxes | * The boxes are made of lighter wood. * The damage is the minimum. Each box can be used for 10-12 times. * Due to minimum loss
* Depending on the mode of disposal, the tomato fruits may be harvested at various stages of maturity. Green stage * The fruits are fully developed but are green and suitable for sending to distant markets. Pink stage * Some of the portion is red or pink and the fruit is not fully ripe. It is most suited for local markets. Ripe stage * The major portion of the fruit is red and the softening begins. It may be picked up for home or table use. Full ripe stage * The fruit develops maximum colour and turns soft. * It is suited for processing purposes. * After picking the fruits are graded and sorted out into cracked, bruised, injured fruits and well-matured ripe fruits. * For marketing purpose ISI standard is advocated. * On an average yield of 250 q/ha is expected from the improved tomato varieties but an excellent crop has produced as high as 400 q/ha. |
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Packing * The method of packing is very important. The price in the market depends on type of packing adopted. * For long distance transport the tomatos are packed in a. Bamboo baskets
b. Wooden baskets
c. Plastic boxesBamboo baskets | * For short distance transport of fruits to nearby market bamboo baskets are normally used. * In this type of packing lower layers of basket are gets damaged during trasport due to weight of layers above. | * The baskets last for one season. * The loss will be approximately 5%. The capacity of baskets may be 7-8 kg or 30-35 kg. Wooden boxes | * The boxes are made of lighter wood. * The damage is the minimum. Each box can be used for 10-12 times. * Due to minimum loss