Gannoruwa introduces new tomato variety

(October 23, 2010) Horticultural Crop Research and Development Institute, Gannoruwa, Sri Lanka announced the introduction of new tomato variety suitable for the island.

The new tomato variety was introduced under project thrust Tomato varietal development via mutation breeding, according to the website of the institute.

Senior Research Officer Ranjani Peiris said to media that the new tomato variety named as ‘Lanka Cherry’ is smaller in size and the weight of a fruit is around eight grams.

She said that one hectare of the cultivation of Lanka Cherry would give as much as 17 tons crop.
The harvest can be kept at normal temperature without rotting for 10 to 18 days.

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