Author: Elvira Bowen

Ongoing labour shortages due to Covid-19 and a virus affecting tomato crops combined to push the price of the salad staple up by 99 per cent in the year to December 2021. Why tomatoes are costly now? Less production owing to an increase in heat With heatwaves prevailing in several parts of India, the production […]

Cherry tomatoes are rich in lycopene, which is great at fighting free radicals that cause disease. Lycopene can also limit UV damage to your skin from sun exposure and promote better heart health. Cherry tomatoes are also an excellent source of: Vitamin A. Are cherry tomatoes better than regular tomatoes? When it comes to Cherry […]

Why there is a huge rise in the tomato price? The rates of tomatoes have increased due to less production. The production was hit in Maharashtra due to the heatwave. “In the previous two years, a large quantity of tomatoes remained unsold due to Covid-19 lockdowns. What is the cost of 1 kg tomato? Fresho […]

If you’re blending your tomatoes in a soup or sauce: Go ahead and keep the seeds. They add dimension to the dish, giving your meal a richer, umami flavor. And when they’re all blended up, you won’t have to worry about getting them stuck in your teeth. Do I need to deseed tomatoes for soup? […]

These tomatoes are the base for tons of sauces, soups, and stews, and help dinner come together a whole lot faster. It’s not just home cooks who rely on this essential ingredient, though — professional chefs do, too. Why do chefs use canned tomatoes? VIVIANI: It’s in a can. So there is no peel. San […]

Best for Sauces: Alessi Pomodoro San Marzano One of the best ways to make use of a can of San Marzano tomatoes is to make pasta sauce. San Marzano tomatoes are slightly sweet, not too acidic and lend themselves well to flavors like basil and oregano which you’ll find in this marinara recipe. What kind […]

Juice can be made from all types of tomatoes, but the larger the fruit, the more juice it generally contains. Homemade tomato juice sometimes separates in the jars, so you may want to add fruit from a plant variety with less juice and more pulp such as Roma, which is generally grown for use as […]

A black tomato is a member of a family of tomatoes that, as the name implies, is black in color. While they may look odd, the taste is exceptional. There are many varieties of black tomatoes, from cherry size to larger, slicing tomatoes. As the name implies, black tomatoes are black in color. What does […]

SB is the result of a breeding programme and it is not a genetically modified (GM) product. We report the chemical characterization and structure elucidation of the attractive anthocyanins found in the peel of SB tomato, as well as other bioactive compounds (carotenoids, polyphenols, vitamin C) of the whole fruit. How was a black tomato […]

Turns out, tomato juice is your go-to drink to burn belly fat and lose weight. Not only is it easily available but it is also hassle-free to prepare and has a ton of health benefits. Can Drinking tomato juice help you lose weight? It may also help people lose weight. A recent study from China […]

It depends! Tomato flavor comes from a mix of plant chemistry and garden variables such as temperature, sun, rain, and soil type. Flavor won’t be the same everywhere or all the time. Which tomatoes are the most flavorful? While everyone has their own favorite tomato variety to eat, here are three of the most popular […]

The short answer is yes, it is safe to eat the black seeds inside tomatoes, but it also depends on your preference and level of comfort. While the sight of black seeds inside tomatoes can be jarring for some consumers, many have eaten the fruit without any harm. Why do tomato seeds turn black when […]

about 45 days. Opened tomato paste tubs last in good quality for a pretty long time, typically about 45 days. Tomato paste tubs are usually quite expensive. If you want to get more bang for your buck, go with cans or jars and freeze the leftovers. Does tomato paste go bad in a tube? Tomato […]

Look for tomatoes that have turned a reddish-purple color. The tops on either side of the stems might appear a bit green, and the purple might appear a bit more brown than purple. These are ready to harvest. How can you tell if a Cherokee Purple tomato is ripe? Harvest Cherokee Purple tomatoes anytime after […]

Because grow bags are so well aerated, they dry out quickly once the plants they contain have grown large enough to fill them. So you’ll probably need to water the bags at least once per day during the heat of summer. You often can determine whether an extra watering is necessary by lifting one corner […]

about 78 days. ‘Big Boy’ tomato plants begin producing mid-season tomatoes about 78 days after the seeds are planted. They continue bearing throughout the growing season until early fall frosts. How long does it take for a Big Boy tomato plant to produce fruit? about 70 to 75 daysThe Better Boy variety of tomato yields […]

In tomatoes, total soluble solids measured by Brix, dry matter content, and acid content are attributes that have long been established as quality indicators for tomatoes that can be measured by NIR. How can you tell the quality of a tomato? The best tomatoes are completely free of blemishes and bruises and should be a […]

Selecting Tomato Cultivars Growth Habit. A tomato plant can either be determinate or indeterminate. Days to Maturity. The time from planting outdoors until your first ripe tomato is another consideration. Disease Resistance. Hybrid or Heirloom. Use. Available Space. Flavor. How do I identify a tomato variety? Determinate tomatoes commonly have leaves that are closer together […]

Eating tomatoes that have been contaminated with harmful bacteria can make you sick. Contaminated tomatoes have been linked to incidents of food poisoning caused by Salmonella. Tomatoes can become contaminated in the field by: soil. Can tomatoes upset your stomach? High acid foods such as citrus fruits and tomatoes are likely to cause abdominal pain […]

Cases of vine ripened tomatoes are ready for shipment in the warehouse/packing facility at West Coast Tomato Growers. How do you use tomato poles? Plant your tomatoes in rows two feet apart from each other. Plant a stake at the start and end of your row and place stakes between every three tomato plants. Then, […]