Category: Fruits

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 […]

Cherokee Purple heirloom tomatoes are rather odd-looking tomatoes with a flattened, globe-like shape and pinkish red skin with hints of green and purple. The flesh is a rich red color and the flavor is delicious– both sweet and tart. How do you tell when purple tomatoes are ripe? They are ripe when their color changes […]

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 […]

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 […]

Purple tomatoes have been developed by inserting two genes from snapdragon, a flower, in tomatoes to grow purple tomatoes that have health protecting anthocyanins. Is purple tomato GMO? 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 hue, […]

The Rosella Tomato is a purple cherry-type tomato. These tiny little tomatoes grow in clusters and are perfect for enjoying fresh or for use in cooking. The flavor is nicely balanced in terms of sweetness and acidity. Do purple tomatoes taste different? As for taste, tomato lovers all have their preferences, and various factors — […]

They are ripe when their color changes from a shiny blue-purple to a dull purple-brown. The fruit also softens similarly to regular tomatoes, and the bottom of the tomatoes will turn from green to red when ripe. Anthocyanin produces in the fruit only where exposed to sunlight. How do you know when purple tomatoes are […]

Cherokee Purple. Cherokee Purple seeds, originating from Tennessee, are thought to have been passed down from Native Americans of the Cherokee tribe. This heirloom tomato variety consistently ranks very high in taste tests. Slice Cherokee Purple tomato for rich, dark color and unmatched sweet, rich taste on sandwiches or in salads. What are purple heirloom […]

Cooking With Tomato Paste When substituting for a recipe that calls for traditional canned paste, follow a 1:1 or equal parts substitution. Double concentrated tomato paste provides a more robust flavor than that of traditional tomato paste. What is Double concentrated tomato paste used for? of Double Concentrated Tomato Paste. Use it to deepen flavor […]

Amish Paste tomatoes are great eaten fresh in salads, and are also a good choice for sauces and purees. Tomatoes require a long growing season, and are best started indoors 6 weeks before the anticipated transplanting date (after the final frost of the spring). What are paste tomatoes good for? Paste tomatoes, often called Romas […]

There are lots of options for the Best Mulch for Tomatoes and Peppers, you can use fine wood mulch, compost, grass clippings, paper mulch, fabric, straw, leaves or newspaper. We think the best mulches are grass clippings or good compost as they help feed the soil. Mulching can prevent a lot of problems in the […]

The official vote: If you’re cooking a dish that needs a large amount of tomato paste, go with the can. If you just need a tablespoon or two, the tube is the way to go. Is tomato paste in a tube good? Double concentrated tomato paste in a tube is meant to be used in […]

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 […]

Like all paste tomatoes, Romas are simply not meant to be eaten raw. They were created, through breeding, to be cooked. Is it okay to eat tomato paste raw? While it is perfectly safe to eat tomato puree without cooking it, it is not generally recommended. Is it okay to eat tomato paste? It has […]

Tomato juice sold in the refrigerated section of the supermarket lasts around three to five days, while homemade tomato juice is good for about two to three days. Frozen tomato juice can still be good anywhere from eight months to a year. How long can you keep homemade tomato juice? 2-3 daysIf you are making […]

Separation in canned tomato products is not unsafe. It merely reflects the action of enzymes in tomatoes that have been cut and allowed to sit at room temperature. The enzymes that naturally occur will begin to break down pectin in the tomatoes. What causes homemade tomato juice to separate? During storage, pulp and juice in […]

Double Concentrated Tomato Paste This tomato paste is sold in large tubes and typically comes from Italy. This form of tomato paste has a richer flavor than standard paste. To make the paste, tomatoes and washed, sorted, then crushed. Can I use tomato paste instead of Double concentrated tomato paste? Cooking With Tomato Paste When […]

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 […]

Adjust lids and process in a boiling water bath canner, pints for 35 minutes and quarts for 40 minutes. Using a dial-gauge pressure canner, process pints or quarts for 20 minutes at 6 pounds of pressure or 15 minutes at 11 pounds of pressure. How long to can tomatoes in hot water bath? As each […]

Paste tomatoes, often called Romas (Roma tomatoes are a type of paste tomato), are tomatoes specifically grown for making pastes, but they are good for sauces, sun-drying, and even stuffing. Some home gardeners explicitly make space for several paste tomato plants, while others never grow them at all. Are Roma tomatoes considered paste tomatoes? Paste […]