INFLUENCE OF DIFFERENT SUBSTRATES ON CHERRY TOMATO PRODUCTION IN PROTECTED ENVIRONMENT
Abstract
The cherry tomato is a cultivar that can be consumed in sauces or in natura, in general, the demand for the fruit is due to its flavor, quality and price. Several factors can affect the production of cherry tomatoes, such as the chemical and physical factors of the growth medium available on the market. The choice of growth medium is made according to the ease and efficiency of its use, as well as the species to be cultivated. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the production of cherry tomatoes in three different substrates. The experiment was conducted at the Federal University of Fronteira Sul (UFFS), campus Chapecó - SC, in an agricultural nursery environment, in 12-liter pots. Commercial substrates were used: Turfa Fertil (T1), Max Fertil (T2) and Garden Plus (T3). Throughout the cycle, the following were evaluated: number of leaves and plant height, as well as fruit length and weight. In summary, the substrates did not show differences compared to the number of leaves and plant height, length and weight of the fruits, so that they are good choices for the production of cherry tomatoes.
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