Blue Tomato Farms

05/01/2021

Mulching is basically the practice of covering the soil. It stimulates the microbial activity in soil through improvement of soil agro-physical properties, warms the soil, improves the soil physical condition and suppresses w**d growth.

29/12/2020

Cucumbers are harvested vertically as the plants recieve adequate water at the main stem, which keeps the plant drier and assists in maintaining its health. Also the fruit has a more uniform colour, straight shape and reaches optimum growth as it doesn’t touch the soil.

17/12/2020

Cauliflower is one of several vegetables in the species Brassica oleracea, which is in the Brassicaceae family.
It is an annual plant that reproduces by seed.

05/12/2020

Some interesting facts about Brinjal ( eggplant, aubergine)

• The eggplant is believed to have originated in India, where it is considered to be the King of Vegetables.

• Eggplants aren't REALLY vegetables, they're berries.

• Eggplants and tomatoes are actually related. They both belong to the nightshade family.

• The word "aubergine" goes all the way back to the ancient Indian language Sanskrit.

• In Renaissance Italy, it was called a mala insana or "crazy apple".

01/12/2020

Blue Tomato, in collaboration with Raine Foundation and Robinhood Army, did a Fruit and Vegetable Donation run that gave us an opportunity and the privilege to help people during these unprecedented tough times due to Covid-19.

23/11/2020

The American varieties of the Brinjal ( aubergine or eggplant) are most often dark purple in colour, larger in size, and pear-shaped.

This variety grows up to 12 inches in length, the average width ranges from 2 to 5 inches in diameter, and they can weigh over 500 gms.

21/11/2020

Green peppers are basically green-coloured bell peppers or sweet peppers or capsicum (Capsicum Annum). These medium-sized fruit pods have a wonderful bell shape, thick and brittle skin with glossy outer cover and a fleshy texture.

19/11/2020

Thought of the day.

19/11/2020

Lilium( Lily) is the genus of herbaceous flowering plants which grow from bulbs and have large prominent flowers. The flowers are large, often fragrant, and come in a range of colors including white, yellow, orange, pink, red, and purple. The flowers can also have markings which include spots and brush strokes.

Spacing: It is imperative to ensure proper spacing when planting bulbs to ensure proper yield of produce. The usual spacing is 20x15 cm, 15x15cm or 15x10 cm (plant density varies between 30 and 60/m2 which depends on the bulb size).

Climate: Liliums are the best grown in green houses, and require an ideal day temperature of 18-22 °C and night temperature of 10-15 °C.

16/11/2020

Our backbone, our passionate team.

At Blue Tomato, we believe our greatest strength rests in our teammates. We strive to effectively support, encourage and lead our team members. We not only emphasize on building a professional and friendly atmosphere that yields our best, but we also believe in a culture of good business ethics.

We feel that it is our core values that will enable us to succeed effectively and leverage new opportunities. We keep our team engaged creatively and give them the onus to make Blue Tomato flourish through creativity and experimentation.

15/11/2020

We at Blue Tomato envision to become a reputable and dependable name in Indian Agriculture. However, the work is not completed even when you reach a goal, as it is always possible to improve and grow. Uniquely, Blue Tomato is active on several fronts.

Tall Girl, a sister concern company of Blue Tomato, is for instance 'one of the pioneers' in Northern India in import of 'Lily Bulbs' from the Netherlands.

We work with expert and decisive teams which allows us to supply our customers with high quality Lilies of different varieties. This certainly makes Blue Tomato and Tall Girl a unique combination.

13/11/2020

We at Blue Tomato use night lights to increase the Daylength (the duration for which a plant is being lit between dark periods) of our seedlings to enhance growth.

A plant’s need for light can be thought of like a bucket being filled with water, where the different light sources are different hoses. A plant which day after day doesn’t get its bucket filled can’t grow properly.

In seedlings, this looks like stretched, thin plants with lots of space between the leaves. The amount of light a plant receives over the course of a day is called its “Daily Light Integral” (DLI). The amount of light in the wavelengths that is useful to plants is called the light Quality.

The Intensity of a light, within the wavelengths that a plant can use, is called “Photosynthetically Active Radiation” (PAR) (also known as “Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density” or PPFD) and it’s what we measure with a horticultural light meter.

12/11/2020

Cucumber blossoms have a delicate, cucumber-esque flavor with yellow petals that have a paper-y, but tender texture.  They’re a beautiful garnish for all sorts of dishes.

11/11/2020

Intercropping of Eggplant (brinjal) and Cabbage.

Intercropping is the cultivation of two or more crops simultaneously, on the same field, in close proximity. The most common goal of intercropping is to produce a greater yield on a given piece of land by making use of resources and ecological processes that would otherwise not be utilized by a single crop.

Careful planning is required, taking into account the soil, climate and varieties. It is particularly important not to have crops competing with each other for physical space, nutrient, water and sunlight.

When crops are carefully selected many agronomic benefits are also achieved. Planting two crops in close proximity can especially be beneficial when the two plants interact in a way that increases one or both of the plant's fitness and yield. Intercropping of compatible plants can also encourage biodiversity,  by providing a habitat for a variety of soil organisms that would not be present in a single-crop environment.

11/11/2020

11/11/2020

Blue Tomato was founded back in the year 2010. Hare Krishan and Varun Bajaj have been the fulcrum of Blue Tomato’s growth and have lead the company's passion of providing nutrient rich-fresh produce. Their inherently visionary approach has helped the company achieve excellence. Their joint focus is driving continuous improvement through cross-functional leadership and innovative new product development.

An alumnus of Punjab University in Law and having worked in his family business of manufacturing, transportation and distribution, Varun Bajaj has a well-established track record of understanding the know-how of workmanship and building new horizons for businesses.

Hare Krishan with his degree in Masters of Business Administration from IILM Delhi and having worked as a banker prior to farming ensures smooth financial operations and growth of the company along with in-depth knowledge of marketing and sales.

09/11/2020

Melon is any of various plants of the family Cucurbitaceae and has a sweet, edible, and fleshy fruit. The word "melon" can refer to either the plant or specifically to the fruit. Botanically, a melon is a kind of a berry,  specifically a "pepo".

09/11/2020

The bell pepper, also known as sweet pepper, pepper or capsicum is the fruit of plants of the species Capsicum Annuum. 

We at Blue Tomato cultivate the plant to produce fruits in different colours, including red, yellow, orange, green, white, and purple.

Bell peppers are sometimes grouped with less pungent pepper varieties as "sweet peppers". While they are fruits, botanically berries, they are commonly used as a vegetable.

09/11/2020

Our business model at Blue Tomato aims at contributing towards the economic livelihoods of families and communities across our value chain. We belive in empowering women who comprise about 90% of our workforce.

While ensuring product quality and efficient farming techniques we also acknowledge our impact on developing and emerging markets.

We want to deliver both business growth and positive social impact. We are dedicated to working with small-scale retailers and smallholder farmers to improve livelihoods as we grow.

09/11/2020

Seedling vigor (seedling size, health, and growth rate) is a result of several factors that are related to genetics and environmental influences, and can also be manipulated through effective management.

We at Blue Tomato ensure seed size and it's performance during warm and cool germination tests which are indicators of how vigorous the seedlings might be.

Soil temperatures at planting and soon thereafter can also greatly influence seedling vigor.

Lastly, improvements in vigor can be achieved through adequate protection and focused farming.

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09/11/2020

We at Blue Tomato belive that agriculture is a production system that sustains the health of soils and our ecosystems. It relies on ecological processes and cycles adapted to local conditions while preserving biodiversitt. We at Blue Tomato combine tradition, innovation and science to provide high nutrients rich produce.

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09/11/2020

Cherry tomatoes range in size from a thumbtip up to the size of a golf ball, and can range from spherical to slightly oblong in shape. Usually red they are also harvested in other varieties such as yellow, green, and black.

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09/11/2020

Seedless brinjals, having tender flesh and distinctive enhanced taste. Cultivated using innovative farming techniques and sustainable methods.

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09/11/2020

Eggplants come in a variety of colours, sizes and even taste. Innovative farming methods have produced seedless eggplants that have a specialized enhanced flavour.

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09/11/2020

Eggplant is a very good source of dietary fiber, vitamin B1 and copper. It is a good source of manganese, vitamin B6, niacin, potassium, folate and vitamin K. Eggplant also contains phytonutrients such as nasunin and chlorogenic acid.

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09/11/2020

Eggplant, aubergine or brinjal is a plant of the nightshade family Solanaceae. 

One of the most popular varieties of eggplant looks like a pear-shaped egg, a characteristic from which its name is derived. The skin is glossy and deep purple in color, while the flesh is cream colored and spongy in consistency.

Eggplant is also available in a myrid of other colors including lavender, jade green, orange, white and yellow-white, as well as in sizes and shapes that range from that of a small tomato to a large zucchini.

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09/11/2020

English cucumbers, Cucumis sativus, were bred to create a cucumber with softer outer skin, smaller or no seeds, and a sweer taste. They are also known as hothouse cucumber, burpless cucumber, seedless cucumber, and European cucumber.

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09/11/2020

Carbs
A 1/2 cup of sliced cucumber has almost 2 grams of carbohydrates with 0.3 grams of fiber. There are also 0.9 grams of natural sugar in cucumber. Cucumber has a low glycemic index of 15.2.

Fats
There is almost no fat in cucumbers.

Vitamins and Minerals
Cucumbers are naturally high in water and contain potassium, magnesium, vitamin C, folate, beta carotene, and vitamin K.

09/11/2020

Cucumbers, a power house of energy, provide us with a variety of health-supportive phytonutrients such as flavonoids, lignans and triterpenes (cucurbitacins A, B, C and D).

Cucumbers are an excellent source of vitamin K and molybdenum. They are also a good source of copper, potassium, manganese, vitamin C, phosphorus, magnesium, biotin and vitamin B1.

12/09/2020

We are the proud growers of one of a kind variety of Seedless Bringals/Eggplants/Aubergines.

The King as we like to call them has wonderful health benefits🙂