The tomato plants were transferred to pots when the first pair of leads appeared (20–30 days). A total of 135 plants were transplanted at a density of 4.9 plants m The separation between the plants was 0.30 mand between the adjacent rows was 1.0 m. Because tomato plants grow upward, the plants were vertically supported by nylon cord guides and were pruned and managed by following local practices. The harvest of tomatoes was initiated when the first red coloration of the fruit appeared, i.e., 13 weeks.