startxref Article from naturebring.com. 0000321156 00000 n 0000590673 00000 n 0000057687 00000 n 0000386758 00000 n 0000434912 00000 n 0000355148 00000 n 0000692525 00000 n 0000343445 00000 n 0000403174 00000 n Filed Under: zssjaj fertilizer. %%EOF 0000499577 00000 n 0000724890 00000 n 0000418547 00000 n 0000406822 00000 n 0000410470 00000 n The cost of production per acre can be high and can present complex problems to the grower, who must be knowledgeable about soils, fertilizers, pest control, harvesting, marketing and other record … 0000712295 00000 n 0000237998 00000 n Heirloom tomatoes … 0000534484 00000 n market potential of heirloom tomatoes. MARKETABLE YIELD EVALUATION OF ELEVEN HEIRLOOM TOMATO VARIETIES Nathaniel H. Sands1, David A. Heleba2, and Milton E. Tignor3 Plant and Soil Science Department, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405-0082 1graduate student, 2senior biological scientist, 3assistant professor New England growers are producing heirloom tomato varieties in order … 0000452551 00000 n 0000731126 00000 n 0000557156 00000 n The big question is though, should you prune your tomato plants, and if so, how should you do it? 0000272462 00000 n 0000289247 00000 n 0000517447 00000 n 0000227965 00000 n 0000446776 00000 n 0000028549 00000 n 0000549072 00000 n Log in. 0000514800 00000 n 0000270525 00000 n 0000613470 00000 n 0000559853 00000 n 0000234366 00000 n 0000029390 00000 n 0000029434 00000 n It comes in many colors, of which red, yellow, orange, green, and yellow. Alternative Method 0000682670 00000 n 0000562558 00000 n 0000322832 00000 n 0000025942 00000 n 0000405910 00000 n 0000025492 00000 n 0000342541 00000 n 0000507391 00000 n Stock Status. 0000310801 00000 n 0000027447 00000 n 0000399526 00000 n 0000630764 00000 n 0000270199 00000 n 0000633475 00000 n Lawn And Garden. 0000227181 00000 n 0000652322 00000 n 0000560753 00000 n 0000533572 00000 n 0000588851 00000 n 0 0000395878 00000 n 0000498700 00000 n It depends on the type of tomato that you grow and on that basis you can know how many tomatoes per plan will provide.. 0000219221 00000 n 0000196085 00000 n 0000664202 00000 n 0000295702 00000 n 0000495668 00000 n 0000214414 00000 n 0000236440 00000 n 0000420337 00000 n 0000556258 00000 n 0000727571 00000 n 0000628946 00000 n 0000234791 00000 n 0000530844 00000 n 0000594321 00000 n 0000378321 00000 n 0000365743 00000 n 0000029125 00000 n 0000000016 00000 n 0000394966 00000 n 0000251426 00000 n 0000413172 00000 n 0000490481 00000 n 0000464087 00000 n 0000444105 00000 n 0000732019 00000 n If you do proper analysis regarding the tomato plant that you will grow then, you can know the number of tomatoes that will grow on one plant. In addition, humid weather invites fungal diseases like early blight and late blight. 0000673049 00000 n 0000492623 00000 n 0000525416 00000 n Brandywine tomatoes can bear fruit up to 1.5 lbs (0.7 kg), requiring 80 to 100 days to reach maturity, making it among the slowest maturing varieties of common tomato cultivars. 0000029214 00000 n 0000386364 00000 n 0000668642 00000 n 0000547249 00000 n 0000014636 00000 n Potential revenue is also reported for an average sized high tunnel planted with the same spacing as our trials (~300 plants per 30’ x 90’ tunnel). 0000512167 00000 n Tomato plants will yield the greatest harvest in rich, loamy soil that allows roots to penetrate deeply. 0000564367 00000 n 0000025762 00000 n 0000414080 00000 n 0000694321 00000 n 0000465878 00000 n But that’s not all. 0000606175 00000 n 0000317325 00000 n 0000228752 00000 n 0000024997 00000 n 0000469868 00000 n With no price premiums, revenue in the field averaged $33/plant, and $63/plant in the high tunnel. 0000398614 00000 n 0000350610 00000 n 0000026032 00000 n 0000311983 00000 n 0000695220 00000 n 0000430514 00000 n We'll show you how to prune tomato plants for maximum yield and also why you should prune them so you have a better understanding. 0000548161 00000 n 0000703307 00000 n 0000733799 00000 n 0000683551 00000 n 0000702410 00000 n 0000314065 00000 n 0000416770 00000 n 0000029522 00000 n 0000028725 00000 n 0000654091 00000 n 0000500852 00000 n 0000528132 00000 n 0000471688 00000 n Second, heirloom tomatoes are more difficult to ship and store than hybrid tomatoes. 0000509539 00000 n 0000701513 00000 n 0000641107 00000 n Yield per plant for large fruited varieties ranged from 13 pounds (Victoria) to one pound (Brandywine Pink and Mexico). 0000718611 00000 n 0000510417 00000 n 0000272771 00000 n 0000317719 00000 n 0000029566 00000 n 0000383640 00000 n 0000415874 00000 n 0000221620 00000 n 0000585220 00000 n 0000740656 00000 n 0000444996 00000 n You’ve heard of wine tastings- but the same techniques work with heirloom tomatoes because of the exquisite flavors. 0000477382 00000 n 0000426994 00000 n 0000028901 00000 n 0000015780 00000 n 0000650542 00000 n 0000625309 00000 n 0000364851 00000 n 0000529936 00000 n 0000699707 00000 n 0000726679 00000 n 0000276737 00000 n 0000025447 00000 n 0000025852 00000 n Support is between 22 inches and 78 inches so these tomato supports are plenty high enough for taller, indeterminate tomato plants. 0000696122 00000 n 0000393142 00000 n 0000226387 00000 n 0000245241 00000 n 0000414976 00000 n 0000294782 00000 n 0000678296 00000 n 0000661132 00000 n This is true seed saving at work, which preserves their delicious flavor and increases disease resistance. 0000443211 00000 n One bushel of fresh tomatoes weighs 53 pounds and yields approximately 18 quarts of canned tomatoes or 15 to 18 quarts of juice. 0000521899 00000 n 0000028813 00000 n 0000293096 00000 n 0000208742 00000 n A Crop Circle Farm can double or … 0000192873 00000 n 0000411369 00000 n 0000295853 00000 n 0000194516 00000 n 0000497429 00000 n 0000323721 00000 n 0000639311 00000 n 0000453461 00000 n 0000389494 00000 n 0000397702 00000 n 0000441418 00000 n 0000491740 00000 n 0000647829 00000 n 0000700611 00000 n 6 0 obj <> endobj 0000238450 00000 n Many people who grow tomatoes ask “How Many Tomatoes Per Plant can I get?” Most produce on average about 10 pounds of tomatoes per plant. 0000455643 00000 n Jerry Brust, IPM Vegetable Specialist University of Maryland Extension . 0000375630 00000 n 0000501732 00000 n 0000729351 00000 n 0000725783 00000 n 0000237852 00000 n 0000569771 00000 n 0000697019 00000 n 0000308745 00000 n 0000732908 00000 n 0000520995 00000 n 0000720410 00000 n 0000566177 00000 n 0000535396 00000 n Table 3 gives the average revenue per plant for each strategy in each management system using the yield data from the WMARS trials. March-August 2014 . 0000313277 00000 n 0000027926 00000 n 0000374732 00000 n 0000665973 00000 n 0000646021 00000 n 0000541780 00000 n Most commercial growers allow about 6 square feet per plant. 0000196869 00000 n 0000721308 00000 n Most plants would give good yield, but a little help would greatly improve the quantity of tomatoes you harvest. 0000354239 00000 n including the “secret” marketing method that almost guarantees you’ll get double the price for your heirlooms. Description. How grafting can increase yields by up to 40%. 0000670407 00000 n 0000316143 00000 n 0000554462 00000 n 0000388582 00000 n 0000597967 00000 n Zones. 0000570666 00000 n 0000687125 00000 n 0000480402 00000 n 0000667755 00000 n 0000442313 00000 n Productive heirloom tomato varieties will produce 20 pounds or more of salable tomatoes, worth about $80 at retail prices. 0000505641 00000 n 0000575194 00000 n The subsequent plant is more vigorous and productive. 0000347086 00000 n 0000526318 00000 n 0000024952 00000 n 0000693422 00000 n 0000576106 00000 n 0000536308 00000 n 0000316931 00000 n 0000568869 00000 n 0000688020 00000 n 0000426105 00000 n 0000233573 00000 n 0000437572 00000 n 0000642913 00000 n Allowing the usual 6 square feet per plant, with an average yield of 25 pounds per plant and a price of $4 per pound, that’s over $16 per square foot of garden! 0000029035 00000 n 0000628034 00000 n 0000356937 00000 n 0000531752 00000 n 0000706007 00000 n 0000591585 00000 n California and Florida are the largest tomato-producing states. 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