The Determination of Nutrition Status of Tomatoes Grown in Van Province and Soil Properties of Common Fields

Abstract

This study aimed to determine nutrition status of tomatoes in Erciş, Gevaş and Edremit towns province Van where tomato widely cultivated. According to results of soil and plant samples an analyses, organic matter (≤ 2.5%), nitrogen (≤ 0.90%) and phosphorus (≤ 8.0 mg kg -1 ) content were determined at unsufficient levels in soils. Nitrogen contents of plants were determined as 2.3% at in unsufficient levels. In the same location, significant differences among gardens were found about soil properties and nutrient content of plant. © 2018, Centenary University. All rights reserved.