KMK Corporation - Tomato Fertilization and Protection Program
Fri 06 Mar 2026
Soil & Fertilizers

Tomato Fertilization and Protection Program

Botanical Information

The scientific name for tomato isSolanum lycopersicum, and it belongs to the familySolanaceae. This family also includes other commonly used vegetables such as potatoes, peppers, and many others. It is a perennial plant, although most growers cultivate it as an annual.

Growing Regions and Seasons

The following table shows tomato growing regions in Yemen, along with planting and harvest dates:

Region

Area

Planting Time (in Nursery)

Harvest Time

Northern Highlands

Sana'a, Amran, Hajjah

Spring Season (February - April)
Summer Season (May - June)

(July - September)
(October - November)

Central Highlands

Qa' Jahran, Qa' Al-Haql, Qa' Bakil, Mikras, Al-Bayda, Rada'a

Spring Season (February - March)
Winter Season (September - October)

(August - September)
(March - April)

Southern Highlands

Taiz

Autumn Season (July - August)
Winter Season (September - October)

(November - December)
(January - February)

Hadramout Valley

Seiyun

Winter Season (August 15 - November)
Spring Season (January 15 - March 15)

(February - March)
(June - September)

Eastern Plateau

Marib, Al-Jawf

Winter Season (September - October)

(February - April)

Coastal Plains

Tihamah

Winter Season (September - October)

(March - April)

 

Abyan, Al-Kawd, Lawdar, Mudyah, Al-Mahfad

Winter Season (August - November)
Seasonal (January - February)

(December - April)
(May - July)

Eastern Coast

Al-Mukalla

Winter Season (July - August)

(Mid-December)