Category: Fruits

An imbalance of calcium and other soil nutrients leads to this common problem, characterized by a sunken, leathery, dark spot at the blossom end of the fruit. More rarely, a tomato may puff up like a green pepper, with a hollow inside. This can result from applying too much nitrogen fertilizer. What happens if tomato […]

Once fertilized, the flowers develop into tomatoes, signalled by small green globes that become visible at the base of the blossoms and that eventually become mature tomatoes. Tomato growth begins just above the sepals, which supports the fruit as it enlarges and keeps it attached to the vine. How do tomato plants grow? Tomatoes need […]

Hi,Yes they do. My first experience with Tamarillo. How can you tell when a tamarillo is ripe? Quality and ripeness Once ripe, tamarillos feels soft. Unripe specimens are orange-yellow, once ripened the fruit turns red-brown. Unripe fruits can complete their ripening process at room temperature. How long do tamarillos take to ripen? If you are […]

The name of the variety is Vjerino Paradajiz Sjeme. and many folks translated the middle word so they called it paradise and not tomato, as it should have been translated. Actually the translation is Vera’s Tomato Seeds. Why is tomato called apple of love? The French called the tomato the pomme d’amour, or the Love […]

Commonly known as tree tomatoes, tamarillo is a sweet fruit used to make chutneys, compotes and is a great addition to your salad. Benefits Of Tamarillo Vitamins. Aids Weight Loss. Good For Skin. Helps Control Diabetes. Soothes Inflamed Tonsils: Lowers High Blood Pressure. Good For Heart. Good For The Eyes. What is a tree tomato […]

It literally means “apple of gold” (pomo d’oro) in Italian, a reference to the colour of the tomato before it becomes fully ripe. Where does the Italian word pomodoro come from? From Italian pomodoro (“tomato”). The time interval comes from the Pomodoro kitchen timer, which is in the shape of a tomato. Why is it […]

Determinate tomatoes keep a compact bushy size so they don’t need cages or staking the way the determinate varieties do. How do you manage determinate tomatoes? Determinate tomatoes need no pruning other than removing all suckers below the first flower cluster because pruning won’t affect their fruit size or plant vigor. If you do any […]

The French called the tomato the pomme d’amour, or the Love Apple, for their belief that the exotic tomato had aphrodisiac powers. Tomatoes might not be responsible for romance in people, but eating tomatoes does seem to spark a lust for more tomatoes. What was the tomato called? The tomato was eaten by the Aztecs […]

So did the French–pommes d’amour. The Germans called them apples of paradise, the Italians, golden apples, a phrase that lives on in the Italian word for tomato, pomodoro. Why is the tomato plant called the apple of gold? In 1544, Italian herbalist Pietro Andrae Matthioli made the first reference to the tomato’s presence in Europe […]

Tomato sauce Fresh tomato sauce Alternative names Salsa Roja, Sugo Place of origin Mexico Region or state Aztec Empire Main ingredients Tomatoes What country did tomato sauce come from? Tomato sauce is first referenced in the Italian cookbook Lo Scalco alla Moderna (The Modern Steward), written by Italian chef Antonio Latini in 1692. Meanwhile, a […]

The fruit contains small, tender, edible seeds (similar to a tomato) and can be eaten fresh, although the peel is usually avoided. Tamarillo is used in chutney, mixed into sauces, made into a dessert topping, pressed into juices, baked, and pickled. What does tree tomato taste like? Inside the flesh is orange, with small dark, […]

Nowadays “tomahto” is considered British pronunciation and “tomayto” American, but many Americans pronounce tomato {and aunt ) with a broad a. Either pronunciation is considered standard. The only “rule” is to go with the pronunciation you prefer. When you say tomato and I say tomahto this is a difference in? It refers to different ways […]

While they can be propagated by seed, cuttings are preferable with seedlings planted once they reach about 5 inches (13 cm.) tall. Spacing of additional plants are 6 to 10 feet (2-3 m.) apart. How long does tree tomato take to produce fruits? Harvest and Post-Harvest Your tree tomato tree bears fruits after 1.5 to […]

A 60kg crate goes for Sh5,000 when demand for tomatoes in the market is high and declines to an average of Sh3,000 when low. “The cost of production per acre ranges from Sh100,000 to Sh150,000 and one can earn as much as Sh500,000 when the season is good.” How much can an acre of tomatoes […]

Tamarillo also reduces the level of blood sugar, especially in people with type 2 diabetes. Tree tomatoes are also rich in vitamins and mineral salts. They also contain iron and potassium. What are the benefits of tree tomato? Tree tomato (Cyphomandra betacea) is appreciated for its excellent nutritional qualities, being considered a good source of […]

“For those who are struggling to maintain a good and healthy weight, raw and fresh tree tomato a day will aid in that. The juice in the fruit acts as a detoxifier as its acidic properties aid in cutting down fat,” he says. Tree tomatoes are also rich in vitamins and mineral salts. They also […]

In some British English accents, it’s a “glottal stop”, which means you don’t pronounce it at all! So “glottal” becomes “glo’al”. You make the sound by holding your tongue roughly in the middle of your mouth with the tongue tip not touching anything. Why do British pronounce tomato? Europeans turned the Nahuatl word into ‘tom-ah-to’ […]

12 Plants To Intercrop With Tomatoes – Better Harvest and Soil Herbs. Groundcovers. Lettuce. Beans. Radishes. Root Vegetables. Flowers. Onions. What can you not plant with tomatoes? What should not be planted with tomatoes? Brassicas (including cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli and brussel sprouts) – inhibit tomato growth. Potatoes – along with tomatoes are also in the […]

With a production lifetime of 12 years, and reaching peak harvest time in 1 to 3 years, tree tomato farming can be profitable if the trees are well taken care of. Tree tomato farming is gaining momentum in the Kenyan market due to the demand for the fruit, in both the juicing and fresh fruit […]

Tomato. Meaning: Yep, you guessed it: another term for an attractive lady. But this one also seems pretty gender-neutral. If you look ripe enough to bite into, you’re a total tomato. What does it mean to call a girl a tomato? tomato: (slang) A desirable-looking woman. How do you compliment a girl in Old English? […]