Horticultural Research Station, Sabour, Bihar
1. This paper deals with a trial study-ing the effect of 3 spacings i.e. 2’, 3’ and 4’ between plants and 4’ between rows, on the yield and its components of tomato variety Marglobe Sabour. This trial was conducted in the vegetable plot of Horticulture Section, Sabour for four consecutive years i.e. from 1949–50 to 1952–53.
2. According to analytical results of different years, 4’ x 2’ spacing was found to be the most favourable in producing highest yields during each year of experimentation.
3. The average of the data of four years. proved. 4’ x 2’ spacing to produce highest yields. Any increase in spacing lowered the yield per acre.
4. The yield., per plant, (in lbs.) was found to be the highest and the lowest at 4’ x 4’ and 4’ X 2’ spacings respectively.
5. Increase in spacings resulted in slight increase of weight per fruit and number of fruits per plant.
6. 4’ X 2’ spacing seems most practical for tomato at Sabour and is recommended for places which have practically similar conditions.
