Tomatoes are the most technical and diverse greenhouse crop—demanding precise steering, responsive climate control, and skilled operational oversight. For growers ready to optimize every variable, tomatoes offer both yield and market flexibility. GrowPro systems are engineered for consistent production of cherry, cocktail, TOV, and beef tomatoes across scalable greenhouse formats.
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Cherry tomatoes
Bursting with intense sweetness and vibrant color, greenhouse-grown cherry tomatoes are the perfect snack-sized delight. Their high Brix value makes them stand out in premium markets, while optimized climate control ensures uniform ripening and year-round production. Discover how precise CO₂ enrichment and hydroponic systems enhance their flavor and shelf life!
Cocktail tomatoes
A perfect balance of sweetness, juiciness, and bite-size convenience, cocktail tomatoes thrive in controlled greenhouse environments where light, humidity, and irrigation are fine-tuned for premium quality. Their mid-range Brix level delivers a rich, fresh taste, making them a favorite for salads and gourmet dishes. Want to learn how greenhouse technology ensures uniform fruit clusters and premium yields?
TOV (Tomato on the vine)
Nothing beats the freshness of vine-ripened TOV tomatoes, where each cluster ripens evenly thanks to precision climate control. Their firm texture and balanced sweetness make them ideal for slicing and cooking, while CO₂ optimization ensures deep red color and consistent size. Find out how advanced greenhouse systems improve yield and shelf life!
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A little bigger than cherry tomatoes, cocktail tomatoes offer crisp, fragrant flesh and their intense red colour reveals a flavour that is both sweet and tangy. Wash cocktail tomatoes in water and dry them.
Configuration for Bell Pepper Production
Tomatoes are grown on high-wire hydroponic systems in fully optimized greenhouse environments. All GrowPro greenhouses are pre-configured to support variety-specific spacing, pruning, and training strategies. Climate control—including CO₂ enrichment, light management, and temperature regulation—is essential to achieve consistent yields, uniform fruit sizing, and high-quality clusters across all tomato types.
Greenhouse Models:
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GrowPro Expert: Compact and cost-efficient, suitable for up to 2 acres. Perfect for launching small to medium-scale tomato production with full crop steering control.
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GrowPro Plus: Built for scale and advanced optimization. Offers greater headspace, more light entry, and improved ventilation—ideal for commercial operations or multi-variety configurations.
Growing Tomatoes:
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Average Yield by Type:
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Cherry: 20–40 kg/m²/year
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TOV (Tomato on the Vine): ±65 kg/m²/year
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Beef: Up to 100+ kg/m²/year
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Fruit Size by Type:
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Cherry: 15–20g
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Cocktail: 30–50g
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TOV: 100–120g
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Beef: 200–250g
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Labor: Moderate to high—requires regular pruning, stringing, truss maintenance, and harvest
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Cluster Management:
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TOV: 4–6 fruits per cluster, harvested as truss
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Cherry/Cocktail: High picking frequency
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Beef: Single harvests per fruit with careful support
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Cultivation of Tomato varieties at a glance
| Type | Avg. Fruit Size | Yield Range | Harvest Method | Market Use |
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| Cherry | 15–20g | 20–40 kg/m²/year | Frequent picking | Snacking, retail punnets, premium packs |
| Cocktail | 30–50g | 40–55 kg/m²/year | Frequent picking | Retail multipacks, mid-range segment |
| TOV | 100–120g | ±65 kg/m²/year | Truss harvest | Supermarkets, foodservice |
| Beef | 200–250g | Up to 100+ kg/m²/year | Individual harvest | Slicing, bulk foodservice, export |
Why Tomatoes? A Technical Crop with High Return Potential
Tomatoes are considered one of the most technically advanced greenhouse crops. In Westland, they’re seen as a true grower’s crop—requiring precision, consistency, and intelligent steering. For those who master climate, irrigation, and plant balance, tomatoes offer both strong yields and high market adaptability. From snack tomatoes to TOVs and beefsteaks, this crop rewards skill and planning.
Nutritional Value (per 100g)
| Type | Calories | Vitamin C (mg) | Vitamin A (IU) | Potassium (mg) |
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| Cherry | 18 kcal | 23.4 | 833 | 237 |
| Cocktail | 20 kcal | 25.0 | 850 | 240 |
| TOV | 18 kcal | 21.0 | 820 | 235 |
| Beefsteak | 22 kcal | 19.0 | 900 | 240 |
FAQ
Whether you're growing TOVs or cherry tomatoes, the questions below come up time and time again. This section covers what matters most to commercial tomato growers—from yield expectations to choosing the right greenhouse model for your production goals.
TOV (Tomato on the Vine) yields average around 65-70 kg/m²/year. Cherry tomatoes range from 20 to 30 kg/m², depending on spacing and pruning. Beef tomatoes can exceed 100 kg/m²/year under optimal conditions and cocktail yields are in between TOV's and cherry tomatoes.
Choose cherry for premium retail packs, TOV for supermarkets and foodservice, and beefsteak for slicing. Each fits different price points and distribution strategies.
It’s possible but not optimal. Each type has unique spacing, harvest timing, and pruning demands—better managed in dedicated zones.
GrowPro Expert for up to 2 acres; GrowPro Plus for scalable or more climate-demanding projects. Both support high-wire hydroponics and climate automation.
Yes. They require regular pruning, training, truss maintenance, and frequent harvesting—especially cherry and cocktail types.