Sreepur & Joydebpur, Gazipur: Achieving 7 kg per Plant with BARI Tomato-14 & Cherry Tomatoes in Circulating Hydroponic Trays
📊 Case Study Technical & Economic Profile
1. Regional Context & Agricultural Challenge
Commercial tomato growers in Sreepur suffered up to 45% crop loss every summer-monsoon season due to Ralstonia bacterial wilt and fruit cracking caused by uneven soil moisture.
2. Technical Implementation & BARI Protocol Applied
Following BARI Chapter 5 protocols, growers transplanted 21-day-old BARI Tomato-14 seedlings at 50 × 40 cm spacing (12 plants per 3m × 1m tray), maintained EC at 2.2–2.5 dS/m during fruiting, pruned lateral suckers weekly, and supported vines with overhead plastic twine.
3. Harvest Results, Economic Impact & Grower Outcome
Uniform potassium and calcium delivery eliminated blossom-end rot and fruit cracking completely, producing blemish-free clusters that command double the price of field tomatoes.
This verified case study from Sreepur & Joydebpur, Gazipur demonstrates how adapting BARI Stock Solution A & B and localized soilless structures solves real regional climate and soil constraints while delivering strong commercial returns in Bangladesh.