Category: Fruits

“When properly attended, one tree tomato plant can produce about two kilograms of fruits per week,” said the farmer adding that she usually sells the produce to dealers in Nakuru town at a price of between 70 to 90 Kenyan shillings per kilo. How profitable is tree tomato farming in Kenya? With the current market […]

The species originated in western South America, Mexico, and Central America. The Mexican Nahuatl word tomatl gave rise to the Spanish word tomate, from which the English word tomato derived. Its domestication and use as a cultivated food may have originated with the indigenous peoples of Mexico. Are tomatoes native to Britain? Tomatoes were not […]

Tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum) are annual vines that produce fruit in weeks, not months. “The heavily producing (tomato) tree bears tomatoes that are oblong in size,” Hutcheson said. Are tomatoes vine? Tomato plants typically grow to 1–3 meters (3–10 ft) in height. They are vines that have a weak stem that sprawls and typically needs […]

The tree usually forms a single upright trunk with lateral branches and flowers and fruits hang from the lateral branches. The leaves are large, simple and perennial and have a strong pungent smell while the flowers are pink-white and form clusters of 10-50 flowers. They produce 1 to 6 fruits per cluster. How many fruits […]

Solanales. The tree tomato (Solanum betaceum), also known as tamarillo, is closely related to S. lycopersicum and bears an egg-shaped edible fruit. What is a tree tomato fruit? The tamarillo (Solanum betaceum) is a small tree or shrub in the flowering plant family Solanaceae (the nightshade family). It is best known as the species that […]

Things you can do to avoid brassiness at home: You can use tomato sauce, made on only water and tomatoes. You add the sauce to dry hair, wrap it in aluminum foil and leave it on for 20-25 min. Then rinse out and wash your hair as normal. What does tomato sauce do to your […]

Many paste or Roma tomatoes are determinate varieties, such as ‘San Marzano’ and ‘Amish Paste’. Some others have been bred to be determinate, so they can be harvested in quantity all at one time. These include ‘Celebrity’, ‘Marglobe’, and ‘Rutgers’. What is the best determinate tomato to grow? Glacier tomatoes are one of the best […]

Lay the tomatoes, cut side up if cut in half, in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with foil. For cocktail, roma, or plum tomatoes, roast at 400°F for 40-50 minutes or until the skin softens and begins to burst. For cherry tomatoes, roast for 15-20 minutes. How long does it take to […]

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. Should seeds be removed from tomato sauce? Since the seeds don’t harm the flavor and removing them is a hassle, we’ll be leaving […]

Answer: While packing the hamper, Harris packed a strawberry jam on top of a tomato and squashed it. so, they pick out out the tomato with a teaspoon which was a messy and time-consuming task. What did George and Harris pack on top of the tomato? the strawberry jamHarris packs the strawberry jam on top […]

After the salsa sits—more on that in a moment—the tomatoes will break down. If you didn’t remove the seeds, they will make the salsa extra watery, with a pool of vaguely tomato-flavored liquid at the bottom of your bowl. Nobody wants to scoop vaguely tomato-flavored liquid onto a chip. Is it better to Deseed tomatoes? […]

Here’s an easy way to do it. Select a ripe tomato. With a knife, cut an X on the bottom of the tomato, just deep enough to penetrate the skin. Drop tomato into boiling water. Blanch for 20-30 seconds. Use a slotted spoon to remove tomato from boiling water. Immerse tomato in ice water. Use […]

Canned tomato products Most canned tomato sauces, pasta sauces, and tomato juices are high in sodium. This means they can raise your blood pressure, especially if you already have high blood pressure. Is tomato good for lowering blood pressure? New research claims drinking a glass of unsalted tomato juice daily is a simple way to […]

A. Rich in lycopene, tomatoes can help remove stubborn dark spots as well as lighten the skin to give you brighter and more even skin tone. Is tomato good for skin whitening? Thanks to the large amount of antioxidants and vitamin C, one can use tomato for face whitening as they act as a natural […]

And the answer to that is- ABSOLUTELY YES! Lycopene in tomatoes inhibits the DHT by regulating or inhibiting 5 alpha-reductase. Antioxidants in tomatoes help to fight cells causing damage to the hair follicles. Beta-carotene helps to supply nutrients to the scalp for hair growth. Do tomatoes reduce DHT? 4) Tomato: Lycopene in tomato inhibits the […]

Tomatoes. Tomatoes contain lycopene, a nutrient that could be beneficial for lowering your cholesterol, preventing skin damage, and decreasing your blood pressure. A study published in the journal Nutrients suggests that adding lycopene to your diet could help significantly reduce blood pressure. Why are tomatoes not good for high blood pressure? Canned tomato products Most […]

10 Simple Ways to Eat More Tomatoes Make a salad. Yes, this is an obvious one, but tomato salads are anything but boring. Mash them into butter. Scramble them into eggs. Oven-roast them. Make fresh tomato sauce. Make pan con tomate. Stir-fry them. Add them to a grilled cheese. How can I include tomatoes in […]

Heartburn and Tomatoes While they might be chockfull of healthy nutrients like lycopene, Chutkan tells WebMD that tomatoes are also highly acidic and likely to cause heartburn in those who are prone to it. Is tomatoes acidic or alkaline? acidicPSA: foods like limes, lemons, and tomatoes have an acidic pH, but are considered alkaline because […]

Eczema occurs in only about 10 percent of people with food allergies. However, tomatoes (along with nuts) are considered irritants to those with eczema. Why is tomato not good for eczema? When it comes to eczema, the reason I recommend avoiding tomatoes is because they are a rich source of the top three eczema triggers: […]

Thus, most of the times, the combination of cucumber and tomato is advised to be avoided. Another reason is that they both have a completely different way of digestion, Hence, they must not be consumed together as this combination can lead to acid formation and bloating. ” Which foods should not be eaten together? Here […]