KANYOMEKA L., SHIVUTE B.
Abstract
A study was conducted to evaluate the influence of pruning on tomato production. Experiments were conducted under controlled environments in plastic tunnels in central Namibia. Hydroponics system with gravel as a growing medium was used. Results revealed that pruning does not increase tomato yield. The only benefits obtained from tomato pruning were increased quality and plant health. Pruned tomatoes were less prone to pest attack than those, which were not pruned. These findings suggest that pruning tomatoes under these environments does not help in increasing the yield.
Key words:
hydroponics, Pruning, Tomato.