
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.
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) |
(July - September) |
|
Central Highlands |
Qa' Jahran, Qa' Al-Haql, Qa'
Bakil, Mikras, Al-Bayda, Rada'a |
Spring Season (February - March) |
(August - September) |
|
Southern Highlands |
Taiz |
Autumn Season (July - August) |
(November - December) |
|
Hadramout Valley |
Seiyun |
Winter Season (August 15 -
November) |
(February - March) |
|
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) |
(December - April) |
|
Eastern Coast |
Al-Mukalla |
Winter Season (July - August) |
(Mid-December) |