Sae:

 Raise Tomato Seedlings And Replant Into One-Gallon Pots To Sell.

Description:

• Tomatoes are a very popular vegetable crop that can be easily grown and sold.
• Tomatoes can be started in a greenhouse, a cold frame or inside a building in limited space with adequate light and heat.
• Tomatoes can be transplanted into larger containers in a relatively short time.
• Tomatoes can be sold in gallon containers from shortly after transplanting until they have ripened fruit and beyond.
• Can be sold to neighbors, retail and wholesale businesses, producers, friends, etc..
• Be sure to plant correct varieties and varieties that are in demand. May not be able to sell varieties that are not known in the area. Attention needs to be paid to disease resistance when selecting varieties

  Written by Eddie McKie

Factors To Consider

Ranking: 1 = lowest 10 = highest

Time required

 3

Investment

 3

Equipment needed

 2

Skills required

 4

Facilities required

 2

Land required

 1

Labor Intensity

 6

Potential for income

 9

Transportation required

 4

Expansion possibilities

 9

Expertise needed

 4

Advertising needed

 3

Susceptible to disease

 8

Susceptible to insects

 6

Suitable for residential areas

 8

Other (specify)

Length of production cycle

 4 months

Regional

 No

When to start project

 Mid- January to Early February

Notes:

  Need to pay special attention to temperature and water requirements during establishment. Too much water at the seedling stage can cause soil borne diseases. 

Sources of Additional Information:

  -Extension Service Publications.

  -Local growers