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Nutrient Management Research Database
General Information
Research Title
Processing Tomato Production in California
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Research Specifications
Crop: Tomato
Soil Type:
County, State: (Colusa, Fresno, Kings, Merced, San Joaquin, Solano, Stanislaus, Sutter, Yolo), California
Year: 2008
Authors
Tim Hartz, Gene Miyao, Jan Mickler, Michelle Lestrange, Scott Stoddard, Joe Nunez, Brenna Aegerter
Summary/Abstract from Original Source
Research Highlights
Design and Methods
California accounts for over 90 percent of U.S. processing tomato production and about 35 percent of world production.
This article covers the foundations of California processing tomato production. Topics covered include:
- Production areas and seasons
- Climatic requirements
- Varieties and planting techniques
- Soils appropriate for processing tomato
- Irrigation
- Fertilization
- Integrated Pest Management
- Harvest and handling
- Marketing
Results
Additional Information
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