Intercultural operation
Tomato is subjected to pinching, the lateral shoots are pinched to improve more bushy growth but little foliage is to be kept. Frequently shallow hoeings are necessary to improve the yield it also reduce the weed growth. Mulching should be done 15 to 20 days after planting. 2 to 3 weeding before flowering encourages good crop growth. Application of a weedicide, basalin or pendimethalin @ 1 kg a.i. / ha plus one hand weeding at 45 days after transplanting was recommended. Staking is very essential for indeterminate group of varieties because it improves yield and quality protection of fruits. In pest and diseases, easy harvesting and easy spraying of chemicals.