Canadian Variety of Climbing Tomatoes to Grow on Terrace Walls
in Nepal Ashley McLachlan University of Guelph
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Nepal
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SeasonMonths WinterDecember February SpringMarch May SummerJune
August AutumnSeptember - November
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Growing Conditions of Tomatoes
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Indeterminate tomatoes Indeterminate tomatoes are dependent on
the nutrition they receive during their growing period.
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Benefits to Nepal Nutritional Value of tomatoes: Vitamin A
Vitamin C Folic Acid Antioxidant Help to reduce the chances of:
Heart disease Cancer Diabetes Help to maintain Healthy skin Hair
Body weight
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Canadian Grading System Example for Size All Canadian grades
require that tomatoes be sized. Canada No. 1 Have a minimum
diameter of 51 mm (2 inches), and when packed in a closed package
have, with the exception of 1 specimen a maximum variation in
diameter of 25.4 mm (1 inch); or Have a minimum diameter of 38.1 mm
(1 inches) and a maximum diameter of 51 mm (2 inches) and are
packed in a package on which is marked the words "Small" or 38 mm
to 51 mm (1 inches to 2 inches); or In the case of pear type and
plum type tomatoes, have a minimum diameter of 31.8 mm (1 1/4
inches). Canada No. 2 Have a minimum diameter of 44.5 mm (1 3/4
inches) in the case of other than pear and plum type tomatoes; or
Have a minimum diameter of 31.8 mm (1 1/4 inches) in the case of
pear type and plum type tomatoes. (above information from:
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/food/fresh-fruits-and-vegetables/quality-
inspection/vegetable-inspection-manuals/tomatoes/eng/1303761925397/1303762028042)http://www.inspection.gc.ca/food/fresh-fruits-and-vegetables/quality-
inspection/vegetable-inspection-manuals/tomatoes/eng/1303761925397/1303762028042
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Canadian Seed sent to Nepal Grown/Harvested in Nepal Final
Product sold on Canadian Market Exported to Canada
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Canada has more experience with the growth of tomato plants,
therefore already hold information about disease and pest, proper
management, and other information to successfully grow
tomatoes.
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Ashley McLachlan [email protected][email protected] University of Guelph in partnership with
IDRC CIFSRF and DFAIT Faculty Sponsor: Prof. Manish Raizada
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