Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Also known as Lycopersicon esculentum (Synonym), Tomaat (Dutch), Tomate (Spanish), Pomodoro (Italian), Timatim (Other)

The most widely grown vegetable crop in Kenya by value, grown both in open fields and under greenhouse/shade-net systems.

Family: Solanaceae
Climate requirements: Altitude 0-2000m, temperature 20-27C, rainfall 600-1200mm/year or irrigated
Soil types: Well-drained, fertile loams, pH 6.0-6.8

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Plant health

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Inputs

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Value chain

Fresh tomato, sourced from farms across Kenya and sold by the kilogram. See the Knowledge Platform entry for growing details.

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Community

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