Author: Justin Shelton

Several studies suggest that carrot and tomato both are great weight loss foods. They are low in calories and possess great anti-inflammatory properties which allow the body to cut down excess fats. What is the benefits of eating carrot and tomato? Tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamins A and C, and a good source […]

Tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamins A and C, and a good source of vitamin K and potassium. Carrots also are a great source of vitamin A and a good source of vitamin C and fiber. Eating a variety of vegetables including cherry tomatoes and carrots can provide many health benefits. Is it good […]

The two main ingredients, carrots and tomatoes, are both excellent sources of antioxidants. They help to protect your cells against inflammation and reduce the risk of contracting diseases. In these juices, the most prominent antioxidants are carotenoids — beta-carotene, lutein, and lycopene. Is tomato and carrot juice good for skin? According to the book ‘Healing […]

Here’s How Tomato Juice Helps Burn Belly Fat: Tomatoes are rich in fibres. Fibres help induce satiety since they take so long to breakdown and digest. If you are full, you would crave less. 2. Does tomatoes cause belly fat? Soluble and insoluble fibre play an important role in losing weight. Tomato being rich in […]

The easiest way to remember the difference between the two is by paying attention to their name! A Grape Tomato is shaped like a typical grape – most grow to be a longer, oval shape. In comparison, a typical Cherry Tomato is shaped like a cherry – most grow perfectly round! Can I substitute grape […]

Harvesting Cherry Tomatoes Cherry tomatoes are typically ready to harvest within around 50 to 65 days after planting. You’ll know they’re ready when their color changes from green to red, orange, purple, or yellow (depending on the variety) and they easily detach from their stem. Do you pick cherry tomatoes before they turn red? Simply […]

You can pick the fruits any time after the color begins to develop, but the best flavor comes just a bit later when the fruit easily releases from the vine. Can you pick a tomato when it is orange? Red or fully ripe – If a fully ripe tomato is what you crave, wait until […]

Leaf spot is another disease that plagues San Marzano tomato plants. Caused by either a fungal or bacterial infection, leaf spot causes brown or black spots on leaves. Blight can be a devastating disease to San Marzano plants, resulting in rapid deterioration, spotting and wilting of foliage. What’s the deal with San Marzano tomatoes? San […]

They have been selling cherry tomatoes in packaging that says they are grape tomatoes. Are Angel sweet cherry tomatoes? We start with the world’s sweetest grape tomatoes and ripen them on the vine in our greenhouses. Then, when they’re ready, we hand pick ’em, and tada – the most delicious little bite-size tomatoes you ever […]

Heirloom tomatoes are susceptible to fungal and bacterial infections; keeping the foliage dry helps to prevent these diseases. Avoid water splashing up onto foliage by using drip tape and mulch in the garden. These practices also help to get a more thorough watering to the roots. Are heirloom tomatoes more susceptible to disease? A statement […]

Less production owing to an increase in heat With heatwaves prevailing in several parts of India, the production of tomatoes is hampered, which is affecting the supply side, further resulting in an increase in price. Why are prices of tomatoes rising? Traders attributed the rise in tomato retail prices to likely tight supply from key […]

These tomatoes may have harmful pathogens. The canning process time may not be enough to kill disease organisms. This could lead to a product that spoils and is unsafe to eat. Are canned diced tomatoes safe? According to the FDA, based on its most recent safety assessment, BPA is safe at the current levels occurring […]

To prevent juice from separating, quickly cut about 1 pound of fruit into quarters and put directly into saucepan. Heat immediately to boiling while crushing. Continue to slowly add and crush freshly cut tomato quarters to the boiling mixture. How do you keep homemade tomato sauce from separating? A little tomato paste can help prevent […]

Tomato Juicer Recipe Chop the tomatoes, so they fit through the chute of your juicer. Slowly feed them into the juicer – voila! Are tomatoes good for a juicer? The best tomatoes for juicers are the ones that are both meaty and juicy, with a balanced rich flavor. Some of the best varieties for juicing […]

Once the juice has cooled, pour it into freezer-safe containers, leaving at least 1 inch of headspace to allow for expansion as it freezes. Label the containers, and store them in the freezer. The tomato juice should keep well for up to one year. To create smaller servings, freeze the juice in ice cube trays. […]

If the tomatoes have not been acidified prior to canning you are risking the possibility of bacterial growth, which can be fatal. If you just canned them, and they haven’t been stored, you might be able to open the jars and start over, or maybe freeze them. What happens if you forget lemon juice when […]

The Cherokee Purple Tomato is perhaps the most popular purple tomato variety due to its beautiful peel color and gourmet flavor. These large, beefsteak-type tomatoes are juicy and flavorful, consistently ranking among the best-tasting tomato varieties. What kind of tomatoes are dark purple? Purple tomato varieties include: Black Beauty, Cherokee Purple, Dwarf Purple Heart, Evan’s […]

Crowding your tomato plants will backfire and give you less fruit, not more. Tomato plants also need a free flow of air around them to keep down foliar diseases, and crowding them will inhibit airflow. You will also find it much easier to harvest the tomatoes if they are not locked together in an impenetrable […]

Purple tomatoes have been developed by inserting two genes from snapdragon, a flower, in tomatoes to grow purple tomatoes that have health protecting anthocyanins. Are purple tomatoes genetically modified? The tomatoes are genetically modified, designed by researchers at the UK’s John Innes Centre to be packed with anthocyanins, the purple pigment that gives blueberries their […]

Why do homegrown tomatoes taste better than store-bought? They are picked riper. Store tomatoes are picked slightly green because they’re tougher and easier to ship that way. And they’re also bred for toughness, not for flavor. Is it better to use canned or fresh tomatoes? That’s right: 99% of the time, canned tomatoes are better […]