Intensive Production of *Solanum lycopersicum* in Soil and Greenhouse

*Víctor García-Gaytan and Fanny Hernández-Mendoza*

### **Abstract**

*S. lycopersicom* plants are one of the most cultivated vegetables, and their fruits are consumed worldwide. The cultivation system can be carried out in soil and hydroponics. Its cultivation in soil must be planned properly. Within this, the selection of the variety of interest, the germination, and care of these stand out. The preparation of the land, plot, or farm, the physical–chemical analysis of the soil for the application of amendments (minerals, compost, and vermicompost). The mechanism of the hydraulic irrigation system for the application of water and nutrients. The mulches system, care, and management of plants during their growth. The application of biostimulants and the frequency of fertigation. In this chapter, we will address interesting topics for the management of high tomato production in greenhouse soil.

**Keywords:** vegetal nutrition, variety, physiochemical, minerals, fertigation
