Category: Fruits

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Small plum tomatoes (similar in size to cherry tomatoes) are known as grape tomatoes. What are elongated tomatoes called? Plum tomatoes are oblong tomatoes bred to make excellent tomato sauce. Plum tomatoes are also called processing tomatoes or paste tomatoes. These tomatoes are grown to be cooked! Roast them, blend them, and can them to […]

Super sauce is one of the largest Roma tomato varieties with an average size of 5-6 inches! It is an excellent addition to salads and sandwiches. These bigger tomatoes are easy to grow and disease free as well. What are the different types of Roma tomatoes? Best Roma Tomato Varieties Heinz. It is the most […]

Vine tomatoes – or indeterminate varieties – can be grown a little closer together allowing 18-24 inches between plants. Leave at least 3 feet between rows of tomato plants. How close can you plant in a raised bed? These are the basic, most frequently used spacing’s in the square foot garden: The 3-inch spacing accommodates […]

Buy a plant from a local garden center. Or, if starting seedlings, sow seeds about 8 weeks before the last frost date and a little earlier than other tomatoes, because San Marzanos need about up to 85 days to mature on their vines, which can reach 6 to 8 feet tall. How do you germinate […]

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 […]

ANSWER: Tomatoes that are hollow inside are frequently the result of a pollination problem, not a soil or nutrient issue. Poor pollination can be caused by high temperatures, above 90, and low temperatures, below 55, when the plants are blooming. Why is my tomato stem hollow? Tomato fruits may end up hollow if they weren’t […]

12" deep. Calculate the estimated volume of soil needed for the project by measuring the length times the width times the depth of the raised bed; the bed should be at least 12″ deep to give the roots room to grow and allow for proper drainage. Edging materials can include umber, cinderblocks or stone. Is […]

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 […]

China. The top ranked country, China, accounted for 28.4 % of tomato consumption in the world. The top 3 countries hold a 46.3 % share while the ten largest countries some 68.3 % in 2013. Data for more countries are available at Tomato Consumption (Total) indicator page. What country consumes the most tomatoes per person? […]

Properly stored, an unopened can of tomatoes will generally stay at best quality for about 18 to 24 months, although it will usually remain safe to use after that. How long do San Marzano tomatoes last in the fridge? about 5 to 7 daysHow long do opened canned tomatoes last in the refrigerator? Tomatoes that […]

A few great winter tomato varieties to try ‘Paul Robeson’ ‘Northern Lights’ ‘San Francisco Fog’ ‘Jetsetter’ ‘Mule Team’ ‘Glacier’ ‘Stupice’ ‘Siberia’ Is it possible to grow tomatoes in winter? Tomatoes are a warm-season crop that dies back when cold temperatures threaten. This usually means no home-grown tomatoes in winter, unless you have a greenhouse. You […]

Because tomatoes lack the significance in Chinese culture that they hold in Italian culture—as a symbol of nationalism—tomatoes are not used to the degree that they are in Italy. The cuisines of both nations also feature strong variation depending on the region. Does Chinese food have tomatoes? Today, you’ll find tomatoes featured in dishes such […]

Tomatoes give the hamburger extra juice and colour. Why do tomatoes go on burgers? They’re a popular choice for burgers and sandwiches because they hold up well when sliced and their flavor won’t overpower meat or other ingredients. Red Beefsteaks also combine well with a variety of different flavors, making them ideal for sauces and […]

Cherry tomatoes are the best variety to grow in hot climates, as they have good resistance to heat and humidity. Heirloom tomatoes also can be a good choice, though they’re slightly less hardy to the hot, humid climates. What is the most heat tolerant tomato? HEAT-TOLERANT TOMATO VARIETIES Arkansas Traveler. Bella Rosa* BHN-216. Black Cherry* […]

Campari tomatoes are regarded as some of the sweetest and most flavorful tomatoes in the market. They are known for their superior texture and their distinct acid and sugar balance, which gives them their signature taste. What kind of tomatoes are Campari? Campari is a type of hybrid tomato noted for its juiciness, high sugar […]

Supporting Cherry Tomato Vines They are vines and can get to be quite tall so they need to be supported. Forget about an ordinary tomato cage, they will outgrow it in no time. You’ll have to get creative. We grow ours in the ground and put rebar at the ends of the rows and at […]

A tomato is a nutrient-dense superfood that offers benefit to a range of bodily systems. Its nutritional content supports healthful skin, weight loss, and heart health. Why tomato is a superfood? Rich in Vitamin C and A Tomatoes are an excellent source of Vitamin C. Besides Vitamin C’s ability to help our immune system function […]