Nutrient Management Research Database

This work overviews fresh market tomato production in California including general statistics, climatic requirements, varieties grown, soils, irrigation practices, fertility management, integrated pest management, harvesting, handling, and marketing. Maximum yields can be obtained for either bush or pole grown tomatoes with between 100 to 180 lbs per acre of nitrogen, under normal conditions. 60 to 120 lbs per acre of phosphorus should be adequate for the majority of tomato fields, though growers often apply between 80 to 160 lbs per acre. Potassium applications range from 0 to 120 lbs per acre depending on the soil tests.

This work reviews fresh market tomato production in California.

• Maximum yields can be obtained for either bush or pole grown tomatoes with between 100 to 180 lbs per acre of nitrogen, under normal conditions.
• 60 to 120 lbs per acre of phosphorus should be adequate for the majority of tomato fields, though growers often apply between 80 to 160 lbs per acre.
• Potassium applications range from 0 to 120 lbs per acre depending on the soil tests.