Author: Lorraine Wade

What Is The Tomato State?

Official State Fruit of Ohio Ohio designated tomato (Lycopersicon esculentus) as the official state fruit of Ohio in 2009 (pawpaw was designated the official native fruit). Tomato juice has been the official state beverage of Ohio since 1965. What state is known for tomatoes? Fresh tomatoes are produced nationwide in the United States, with California […]

How Many Tomatoes In 2X4 Raised Bed?

eight tomato plants. If you use the square foot gardening method in a 4×4 foot raised garden bed you can comfortably grow eight tomato plants and 16 cucumber plants at the same time! How many tomato plants can I grow in a 4×3 raised bed? Just like in the determinate tomatoes, it would be best […]

How Big Is A Large Roma Tomato?

about 3 Inches Long. Prized for its use in tomato paste and sauces, Roma produces a large harvest of thick-walled, meaty, bright red, egg-shaped tomatoes about 3 Inches Long and with few seeds. This tomato is not juicy. This is not a slicing tomato. Instead, the flesh is thick and drier so that it will […]

What Are The Slicing Tomatoes Called?

But the types known as “sandwich” or “slicer” tomatoes challenge my resolve to plant a practical amount. They’re typically thin-skinned and richly flavored, the best for fresh eating. Are beefsteak tomatoes slicing tomatoes? The Beefsteak Tomato is a large, red, heirloom tomato cultivar generally considered to be the classic slicing variety of tomato. What kind […]

What Are Grape Tomatoes Good For?

Fiber is an important nutrient for your heart and your digestive tract. Grape tomatoes have vitamins A and C. Vitamin A supports eye, bone, and skin health and protects against infection. Vitamin C is needed by the body for healing. What can I use grape tomatoes for? Grape tomatoes can be left whole making them […]

What Is The Weirdest Tomato?

Have you ever seen or grown a ‘Reisetomate’? It’s a tomato cultivar with strange, bumpy fruit, like a cluster of cherry tomatoes joined at the hip. It results from a condition called fasciation, where a growing point (meristem) begins to proliferate abnormally. What is the rarest tomato? Rare tomato variety. Green Zebra Tomato Plant : […]

Do You Plant Determinate Tomatoes Deep?

Plant Tomatoes Deep, Deep, Deep. Each Bonnie tomato label urges you to plant tomatoes deep, so that a full 2/3 of the plant is underground. That means that if you buy a 10-inch tall plant, all but the top three to four inches is buried. Should determinate tomatoes be planted deep? The hole should be […]

What Does Bear Mace Smell Like?

Bear spray, on the other hand, infuses and irritates the mucous membranes in the bear’s eyes and nose. “The bear can’t smell or see, and it’s in pain, so all it wants to do is get out of there,” he says. (The spray wears off after an hour or two, and there is no lasting […]

When Were Tomatoes Considered Poisonous?

In the late 1700s, a large percentage of Europeans feared the tomato. A nickname for the fruit was the “poison apple” because it was thought that aristocrats got sick and died after eating them, but the truth of the matter was that wealthy Europeans used pewter plates, which were high in lead content. When were […]

Do Cooked Tomatoes Cause Acid Reflux?

Heartburn and Tomatoes While they might be chockfull of healthy nutrients like lycopene, Chutkan tells WebMD that tomatoes are also highly acidic and likely to cause heartburn in those who are prone to it. The acid antidote may be a sour ball, according to Daniel Mausner, MD. Are tomatoes OK for acid reflux? While a […]

What Are Tomatoes Bad For?

Tomatoes are packed with an alkaloid called solanine. Consistent research shows that excessive consumption of tomatoes can result in swelling and pain in the joints as they are packed with an alkaloid called solanine. The Solanine is responsible for building up calcium in the tissues and it later leads to inflammation. What are the negative […]

How Late Is Too Late To Plant Tomatoes?

As long as the number of days to maturity is smaller than the number of days until the expected first frost date, you can still plant your tomatoes. In general, most tomato varieties need 100 days to fully mature, but there are many very good tomato varieties that only need 50-60 days to mature. What […]

Should I Peel Tomatoes For Salsa?

You don’t have to peel the tomatoes when making salsa. However, some varieties of tomatoes have skins that become tough and bitter during cooking, so my advice is to take the time to peel. Most fresh tomato salsa recipes contain lime juice. However, lime juice does not have adequate acidity to make salsa safe canning. […]

Why Do People Use San Marzano Tomatoes?

And San Marzano tomatoesare often considered the bestcanned tomatoes. These tomatoes are famed fortheir balanced flavor that combinessweetness, intensity and acid. Why are San Marzano tomatoes so popular? What makes this variety so special? First off, it’s the San Marzano variety of tomato, famous for its rich flavor, tender texture, and mild acidity. What’s more, […]

What Is The Most Prolific Tomato Variety?

Beauty tomatoes are an heirloom indeterminate tomato plant that takes 78 days to reach maturity. These plants are highly productive, and they are known for producing fruits that weigh up to one pound. What is the most prolific tomato? Tag: most productive tomatoes Hoophouse tomatoes at full height. Photo Nina Gentle. Tropic tomato. Photo Southern […]