FAMILY – SOLANACEAE SOIL - Loamy soil rich in organic matter. PH ranges from 6.5-7.5 SOWING SEASON – May – June & November- December HEALTH BENEFITS The lycopene in tomatoes is thought to play a role in preventing cancer.It's easier for the body to use lycopene that comes from tomato products, such as tomato paste or tomato juice, than from fresh tomatoes.People use tomatoes for diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, osteoarthritis, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. VARIETIES PKM1 CO.1 CO.2 CO.3 PAIYUR 1 Introduced Year NA 1969 1974 1980…
TOMATO (LYCOPERSICON ESCULENTUM MILL.)
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TOMATO (LYCOPERSICON ESCULENTUM MILL.)