Category: Fruits

Campbell’s buys directly from roughly 50 tomato growers. Eighty percent of which have been growing for Campbell’s for 25 years or more. The company owns both of its two processing plants in California, which produce 90% of the tomato products used in Campbell’s line. What kind of tomatoes does Campbell Soup use? At Campbell we […]

HANOVER COUNTY, Va. — The world’s best tomatoes come from Hanover County, Virginia. And some of Hanover’s best tomatoes are grown at Village Garden Farm. “Amazing soil here,” founding farmer David Hunsaker said about his Hanover farm tucked away on 10 acres near Kersey Creek. Which country has the best tomato? ChinaChina was by far […]

California. California Consequently, it is the highest producer of tomatoes in the US and among the highest tomato producers in the world. Where are the best tomatoes grown in the USA? Fresh tomatoes are produced nationwide in the United States, with California and Florida as the leading producers. In California, fresh tomatoes are produced year-round […]

Tomato seeds don’t necessarily need to be soaked before they are planted. But if you want your tomato seeds to germinate more quickly after they are planted, a good soak will do just the trick. The water softens the seed and can cut germination time down to a few days. Can tomato seeds grow in […]

With bad luck NONE will germinate. Tomato seeds must be very very low moisture to survive the freezer. However, we all get a few outdoors to germinate in the spring from the tomatoes that sat on the ground over winter. Can tomato seeds survive being frozen? Store the seeds. Store them at a temperature between […]

Tomatoes are very acidic, so they can cause serious problems for those with ulcers or other acid related digestive issues. You can reduce the acidity of tomatoes by adding some baking soda after you cook them. You can also remove the seeds, reduce the time you cook tomatoes, or add them to a dish raw. […]

Growing Cherry Tomatoes From Seed Plant seeds 1/4 deep in a container filled with seed-starting mix. Place the container in a warm spot with bright, indirect light. And keep the growing medium consistently moist but not wet. Germination usually takes around five to 10 days. Can I grow cherry tomatoes from a cherry tomato? Growing […]

You can support a small tomato plant by placing 1 stake right next to its stem. Use a stake that is long enough to go to the bottom of the pot and stick up out of the soil 1–2 feet (0.30–0.61 m). Once the stake is in place, you should tie the stem to the […]

Unlike red cherry tomatoes, Yellow cherry tomatoes have reduced levels of chlorophyll and no detectable anthocyanins, the compound responsible for the red pigmentation. They also have higher levels of yellow carotenoids, or carotene, and flavonoids in the skin, all of which results in their yellow coloration. Do red and yellow tomatoes taste the same? Differences […]

Their nutritional value differs slightly from that of red tomatoes. Yellow tomatoes are less acidic than tradional ones, they have more niacin and folate, but less lycopene and vitamin C. The lower acidity of yellow tomatoes is advantageous in some cases. Which tomato is least acidic? Here are our low acid tomato plants. ARKANSAS TRAVELER […]

DNA Plant Technology of Oakland, California (which has since gone out of business) was the company responsible for inserting a fish gene into a tomato. In that case, an “anti-freeze” gene that helps flounder survive frigid waters was spliced into tomato cells to enhance the plant’s resistance to cold. Would you eat a tomato with […]

US burger chain McDonald’s has stopped using sliced tomatoes in its products in North and East India due to concerns over poor quality of the crop. US burger chain McDonald’s has stopped using sliced tomatoes in its products in North and East India due to concerns over poor quality of the crop. Are Mcdonalds tomatoes […]

Rumours can spread easily with no information, so we intend to answer the question “Where do McDonald’s tomatoes come from?” once and for all. Our tomatoes primarily come from farms in the Frankllin region south of Auckland. What type of tomatoes do McDonald’s use? Florida pickers harvest about 90 percent of the nation’s domestic winter […]

Best Roma Tomato Varieties for Canning All around, Roma-style tomatoes will produce the highest yield of sauce in the least amount of time. If you’re looking to can tomato sauce in bulk or make your own tomato paste, Roma tomatoes are your best bet. What type of tomatoes are best for canning? Because they have […]

For smaller, roma tomatoes then you can just slice in half. Use your knife to slice from the bottom of the tomato all the way to the top, just underneath the white, seedy core middle. You are now left with the inside, firmer wall of the tomato and the seedy middle removed. Discard the seeds […]

Better Boy – (hybrid, 69-80 days to maturity) A long-time favorite for canning, this indeterminate tomato has lots of meat, though it’s a juicy slicer. Fruits are 8 oz. (227 g.) or bigger. What variety of tomato is best for canning? Best Roma Tomato Varieties for Canning All around, Roma-style tomatoes will produce the highest […]

Rich in micronutrients In particular, cherry tomatoes are rich in the minerals calcium, manganese, phosphorus, and potassium. They’re also high in carotenoids, a type of antioxidant found in red, orange, and yellow fruits and vegetables ( 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 ). Are orange tomatoes healthy? NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Food scientists […]

When the tomatoes have cooled, peel them by simply taking off the skin with your fingers. The skin should go off easily. Use tomatoes in your food or store them in the freezer or can them. The skin can be discarded or dry the skin in a dehydrator, to turn into powder to use as […]

Method Remove the core from the top of the tomato. Make a cross in the bottom of the tomato and plunge into boiling water for 15 seconds. Remove the tomato from the water and peel. The skin should come away easily. How long do you boil tomatoes for blanching? How to Blanch and Peel Tomatoes […]

High yields of smooth skinned, large fruit earn Better Boy a spot as one of the most popular tomatoes grown in the US and as one of our all time best sellers. The fruit has excellent classic tomato flavor with just the right balance of acid and sugar. This is a great slicing tomato. What […]