TOV tomatoes in greenhouses
Tomato on the vine — whole trusses ripened evenly under precision climate control, with the firm texture and deep red color supermarkets build their shelves around.
The supermarket workhorse
TOV (tomato on the vine) is harvested as a complete truss of 4–6 fruits at 100–120 g each — and the whole cluster must ripen evenly, which is exactly what precision climate control delivers. CO₂ optimization drives the deep red color and consistent sizing, at around ±65 kg/m² per year.
Truss harvesting means fewer picking passes than cherry or cocktail, but each cut demands more care — the truss is the product.
Annual yield by GrowPro model
| Model | Yield | With growlights |
|---|---|---|
| Basic 1/2 Acre (soil) | 72,150 kg (159,000 lbs) | — |
| Expert 1/2 Acre | 89,850 kg (198,000 lbs) | — |
| Expert 1 Acre | 181,700 kg (400,500 lbs) | — |
| Plus 2 Acre | 369,500 kg (814,500 lbs) | 480,400 kg (1,059,000 lbs) |
Market position
The volume backbone of supermarket and foodservice supply: vine-fresh presentation, firm slicing texture and balanced sweetness. If your business case is steady weekly contracts with retail distribution, TOV is usually where it starts. Per 100 g: 18 kcal, 21.0 mg vitamin C, 820 IU vitamin A, 235 mg potassium.
Compare with cherry, cocktail and beef, or return to the tomato overview.
Frequently asked questions
What does TOV mean?
Tomato on the vine: fruit sold as a complete truss of 4–6 tomatoes, harvested and shipped with the vine attached for freshness and shelf presentation.
What yields do TOV tomatoes reach in a greenhouse?
Around 65–70 kg/m² per year — about 181,700 kg from a 1-acre Expert greenhouse, or 480,400 kg from a 2-acre Plus with growlights.
Why must the whole truss ripen evenly?
The truss is sold as one unit — a single green or overripe fruit downgrades the whole cluster. Even ripening is steered with stable temperature, CO₂ and light management.
Which GrowPro model fits TOV production?
Expert for regional supply up to 2 acres; Plus with growlights when supermarket contracts require year-round volume.
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