Tomato Varieties to Grow in Nigeria: Plant in March, Harvest in June for Peak Prices

For Nigerian farmers, timing is everything. Planting tomatoes during the dry season (December–March) positions your harvest for May–June, when tomato prices peak due to scarcity in the rainy season. Choosing the right varieties ensures your crop is ready for market at the most profitable time.

Varieties Ready for June Harvest

Platinum F1 (60–70 days) – Early, determinate, disease-tolerant; performs well in both dry and rainy seasons.
Tylka F1 (75 days) – Indeterminate hybrid with strong disease resistance; works in open fields and greenhouses.
Anna F1 (75 days) – Indeterminate with extended harvest window; tolerant to heat and humidity.
Money Maker F1 (70–75 days) – Reliable hybrid for wet and dry seasons with disease resistance.
Early Girl (52 days) – Very early variety; harvest can start by late May.
Supremo (60–70 days) – Early, determinate, heat and disease tolerant.
Mountain Merit (75 days) – Compact, determinate, resistant to multiple diseases.
Sun Gold (57 days) – Early, indeterminate, disease resistant; harvest possible from late May.

Key Takeaways for Farmers

December–March planting = May–June harvest. This is the best market window for high prices.
Early-maturing hybrids (Platinum F1, Supremo, Early Girl, Sun Gold) can be harvested as early as late May.
Strong hybrids (Anna F1, Tylka F1, Money Maker F1) planted by March will reliably mature in June.
Avoid heavy rains (April–August planting): waterlogging and disease pressure reduce yield and quality.

Wise Farmer’s Advice

By selecting these early and hybrid tomato varieties for dry-season planting, Nigerian farmers can guarantee marketable tomatoes in June, when demand is high and prices are at their peak.

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