Author: Lorraine Wade

Grape tomatoes are like a combination of cherry and plum tomatoes. They’re smaller and bite-sized like cherry tomatoes, but they’re oblong in shape like plum tomatoes. Grape tomatoes grow in clusters on the vine – similar to grapes, of course – and so I have more of these than any others. Can I use grape […]

Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. A beef tomato (British English) or beefsteak tomato (American English) is one of the largest varieties of cultivated tomatoes, some weighing 450 grams (1 lb) or more. What does an average tomato weigh? 5 ouncesThe average tomato weighs 5 ounces, while small and large tomatoes weigh three and […]

Snack tomatoes are small bite sized tomatoes available loose in punnets or as a truss, sweet and tasty to ‘snack’ on or add flair to your salad creations. Their small size allows for quick preparation or to eat on the go as a healthy alternative. Are cherry tomatoes snacking tomatoes? You’re better off saying no […]

The Bianco DiNapoli Organic Whole Peeled Tomatoes ($6.50 per 28-ounce can at the time of writing) were hands down the best canned tomatoes we tasted two years running. What is a #1 can of tomatoes? 1 (14½ ounce) can tomatoes. = 5 to 6 whole or about 1 pound. 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes. = […]

Researchers found that the glass walls of the greenhouse block UV light, which can cause stress in tomato plants that may alter the fruits’ ultimate flavor. And when they artificially introduced ultraviolet rays into the mix, taste testers loved the result. Are greenhouse tomatoes Good? Greenhouse tomatoes are harvested vine ripened, or at least well […]

The reason for sprinkling a pinch of sugar into a simmering saucepan of tomatoes is simple: sugar cuts the acidity of the tomatoes and creates an overall more balanced sauce. The exact acid levels in tomatoes can vary quite a bit depending on whether they’re fresh or canned, the tomato variety, and the time of […]

Tomatoes are a relatively easy plant to care for, and can in fact be grown from the seeds of a store bought tomato. Ferment the seeds, plant them in the ground and place a cage or stake near the growing plant, and in only a few months you will have a wonderful, nutritious fruit. Will […]

Picked green and rock-hard, unripe tomatoes are loaded into trucks and taken to storage facilities where they are literally gassed. (Ethylene gas is what makes a tomato turn red.) Tomatoes naturally produce their own ethylene gas, and slowly redden as they ripen at their own pace, and that takes time. What do they gas tomatoes […]

Why do you remove the skin from tomatoes? Removing the skin from tomatoes will allow the flavors to really penetrate the tomato a little more. The skin can often have a tougher texture so it can make the sauce or dish have a different overall texture rather than something really smooth. Why do we remove […]

five. Here are five important things to consider before you start planting, how many plants you need to grow for each person, and how much space it takes to plant a year’s worth of food. Crop Number of Plants to Grow Tomato (cherry) 1 per person Tomato (slicing) 2 to 4 per person Turnip 5 […]

Peel the skins off the tomatoes with a paring knife. Cut tomatoes in half along the equator exposing seeds. Set a sieve inside a bowl. Squeeze tomato seeds out into the sieve. How do you remove tomato seeds from skin? How to peel and seed tomatoes Blanch the cored tomatoes in a large pot of […]

For roma tomatoes, the color is your best indicator. Once the tomato is red all the way from the bottom to the top, it is ready for picking. Can you pick Roma tomatoes when green? It’s absolutely OK to harvest green tomato fruits. Doing so won’t hurt the plant, and it won’t hurt the fruits. […]

Gently scrape the seeds into labeled paper envelopes. Store them in a dry place at a cool, steady temperature. You could store envelopes in a tin or other sealed container, together with silica gel crystals to keep the air dry. Seeds can store for up to five years. How do I save tomato seeds for […]

Peeling cherry tomatoes is a simple operation that allows them to soak up dressings and marinades without giving up their internal juiciness (as they would if sliced). Peeling works best with larger varieties. Do I need to peel cherry tomatoes for sauce? In order to get your tomatoes ready for mashing into a marvelous tomato […]

‘Oregon Cherry’ and ‘Golden Nugget’ varieties are cherry tomatoes, and both claim to be mostly seedless. You’ll find about one-quarter of the tomatoes with seeds, and the rest will be seed-free. How many seeds does a cherry tomato have? Cut each tomato in half, so they can explore the insides easily. For older students, you […]

The Juliet tomato is a grape tomato variety that’ sweet and delicious. It’s often nicknamed the “mini Roma” because of its shape. These tomatoes are soft and juicy like cherry tomatoes and enjoy a long shelf life. The plants have vigorous vines, known for setting abundant fruits. What are Juliet tomatoes good for? Juliets can […]

Scoop out the seeds and pulp from sliced grape tomatoes, or squeeze the seeds from the fruit and into a glass or bowl. Fermenting separates the pulp from the seeds. Fill the glass or bowl with tap water and allow the seeds to soak for about five days, stirring them once or twice daily. What […]

Most yellow tomatoes are less tangy than red tomatoes. Because they have less bite orange and yellow tomatoes are good served at breakfast and in fresh mixed vegetable salads. Many but not all orange and yellow tomatoes are lower in acid content than red tomatoes. Some orange and yellow tomatoes are almost acid free. What […]

The tomatoes quickly begin dumping out their water as they heat up. I simmer the tomatoes until most of the excess liquid has cooked off, then transfer them to a strainer or food mill. How do you strain homemade tomato sauce? Crank the handle of the food mill clockwise to strain the tomatoes. Press the […]

I had the same issue with tomato seeds so what I did was placing them in mild water for around 30 minutes then drain and dry them with a soft towel after that placed in a dry and quite warm place to get dry however I noticed the germination wasn’t what it supposed to be, […]