2. Canadian Variety of Climbing Tomatoes to Grow on Terrace Walls in Nepal Ashley McLachlan University of Guelph

3. Nepal

5. SeasonMonths WinterDecember – February SpringMarch – May SummerJune – August AutumnSeptember - November

7. Growing Conditions of Tomatoes

8. Indeterminate tomatoes  Indeterminate tomatoes are dependent on the nutrition they receive during their growing period.

9. Benefits to Nepal  Nutritional Value of tomatoes:  Vitamin A  Vitamin C  Folic Acid  Antioxidant  Help to reduce the chances of:  Heart disease  Cancer  Diabetes  Help to maintain  Healthy skin  Hair  Body weight

10. Canadian Grading System Example for Size  All Canadian grades require that tomatoes be sized. Canada No. 1  Have a minimum diameter of 51 mm (2 inches), and when packed in a closed package have, with the exception of 1 specimen a maximum variation in diameter of 25.4 mm (1 inch); or  Have a minimum diameter of 38.1 mm (1 ½ inches) and a maximum diameter of 51 mm (2 inches) and are packed in a package on which is marked the words "Small" or 38 mm to 51 mm (1 ½ inches to 2 inches); or  In the case of pear type and plum type tomatoes, have a minimum diameter of 31.8 mm (1 1/4 inches). Canada No. 2  Have a minimum diameter of 44.5 mm (1 3/4 inches) in the case of other than pear and plum type tomatoes; or  Have a minimum diameter of 31.8 mm (1 1/4 inches) in the case of pear type and plum type tomatoes. (above information from: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/food/fresh-fruits-and-vegetables/quality- inspection/vegetable-inspection-manuals/tomatoes/eng/1303761925397/1303762028042)http://www.inspection.gc.ca/food/fresh-fruits-and-vegetables/quality- inspection/vegetable-inspection-manuals/tomatoes/eng/1303761925397/1303762028042

11. Canadian Seed sent to Nepal Grown/Harvested in Nepal Final Product sold on Canadian Market Exported to Canada

12.  Canada has more experience with the growth of tomato plants, therefore already hold information about disease and pest, proper management, and other information to successfully grow tomatoes.

13.  Ashley McLachlan  amclac01@mail.uoguelph.ca amclac01@mail.uoguelph.ca  University of Guelph in partnership with IDRC CIFSRF and DFAIT  Faculty Sponsor: Prof. Manish Raizada (raizada@uoguelph.ca)raizada@uoguelph.ca  Total presentation time (3:52)  For further information: A detailed written evaluation of this export idea is posted on this website  http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/273031.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/273031.php  http://www.mapsofworld.com/nepal/nepal-political-map.html http://www.mapsofworld.com/nepal/nepal-political-map.html  http://www.inspection.gc.ca/food/fresh-fruits-and- vegetables/quality-inspection/vegetable-inspection- manuals/tomatoes/eng/1303761925397/1303762028042#a9 http://www.inspection.gc.ca/food/fresh-fruits-and- vegetables/quality-inspection/vegetable-inspection- manuals/tomatoes/eng/1303761925397/1303762028042#a9  http://www.organicgardening.com/learn-and-grow/tomato-growing- tips?page=0,1 http://www.organicgardening.com/learn-and-grow/tomato-growing- tips?page=0,1  http://www.directgardening.com/detail.asp?ProductID=6702 http://www.directgardening.com/detail.asp?ProductID=6702