Increase Tomato Profits

摘要

Growers must choose varieties that are high yielding, taste good, and have a long shelf life. VARIETY choice plays a big role in ihe success of a tomato greenhouse business. The question that needs to be answered, however, is: How do growers determinethe best greenhouse tomato varieties to grow? According to Hanna Y. Hanna, a professor at the Red River Research Station, Louisiana State University's AgCenter, growers first need to determine the yield they need to be profitable. For example, he says about 700 tomato plants can be grown in a 30-by-96 foot greenhouse, and they should produce about 25,000 to 28,000 pounds of tomatoes per year. To hit this goal, growers must choose varieties that are not only high yielding but also disease resistant, boast good color and flavor, and have a long shelflife.