Category: Fruits

Brought to Europe by the Spanish when they colonized the Americas — it’s an Aztec plant, as we can tell by its original name, “tomatl” — by the mid-1500s, it had made its way to Italy. Nobody quite knows how — some think the Sephardic Jews, expelled from Spain in 1492, could have brought it […]

Tomatoes are also fantastic with fruit such as apricot, lychee, nectarines and peach, or berries like raspberry and strawberry. If you’d like to try an unusual herb pairing, lemon balm is a good choice. What pairs well with tomatoes? Tomatoes Go Well With Or Mediterranean-inspired flavours like olives, feta cheese, and cucumbers. They can also […]

The first evidence of domestication points to the Aztecs and other peoples in Mesoamerica, who used the fruit fresh and in their cooking. The Spanish first introduced tomatoes to Europe, where they became used in Spanish food. In France, Italy and northern Europe, the tomato was initially grown as an ornamental plant. What were tomatoes […]

Recipe: Fruit Salad with Tomatoes. Summary: Since a tomato is technically a fruit but often considered a vegetable, ignore convention and include it in your fruit salad! You’ll never go back. What fruits should not go in a fruit salad? Fruits to Avoid for Fruit Salad A few favorites are strawberries, grapes, bananas, and apples. […]

As far as we know, the first recorded Italian eye-witness account of what was later known as a tomato is from Tuscany in 1548. In that account, the fruit was surprisingly compared with an eggplant. The Italian name for this new edible item was “pomidoro,” which roughly translates to golden fruits or golden apple. Were […]

The antioxidant capacity in tomato purple fruits is higher than in non-anthocyanin tomatoes and their healthy role has already been demonstrated in both in vitro and in vivo studies. Which type of tomato is the healthiest? Heirloom Tomatoes1) Heirloom Tomatoes: “Heirloom tomatoes are typically the healthiest, because they’re not genetically modified and tend to retain […]

They are not a variety of tomato. Rather the term used to describe tomatoes of any shape, size and color who colors collectively create a rainbow. a Tomato Rainbow! What are rainbow tomatoes? Big Rainbow tomatoes are large, ribbed, beefsteak tomatoes that can weigh up to 2 pounds, and over 10 centimeters in diameter. The […]

The prospect of genetically modified purple tomatoes reaching the shelves has come a step closer. Their dark pigment is intended to give tomatoes the same potential health benefits as fruit such as blueberries. Is purple tomato genetically modified? Purple tomatoes have been developed by inserting two genes from snapdragon, a flower, in tomatoes to grow […]

There are a number of reasons for dark-hued cherry tomato cultivars. These tomatoes hold onto some of their chlorophyll while they are ripening. Chlorophyll is what gives tomatoes their green color before they ripen. As they ripen, the green mixes with red pigmentation inside the tomato and causes a darker hue. Why are my cherry […]

Black Cherry Tomatoes are not traditional heirloom tomatoes as they were released in 2003, but they are open-pollinated like traditional heirlooms. Is Black Cherry Tomato heirloom or hybrid? 5. Black Cherry (Heirloom) An heirloom variety, ‘Black Cherry’ has a complex, sweet flavor and firm texture packed into bite-size treats. The one-inch fruits ripen to a […]

The black tomato colour is due to the high concentration of lycopene of the Nerondo tomato variety, a substance that performs an important function against the aging of our cells. Average, nutrition facts for 100 g of black tomatoes include: 18 kcal (kilocalories, calories) 0.9 grams of protein. Are black tomatoes healthier? Purple tomatoes contain […]

As they ripen, black tomatoes begin to turn red, a process which begins at the bottom of the fruit and spreads towards the calyx at the top. The skin will always be partially black but basically the redder it is, the riper the fruit, and the sweeter the flesh. When should you pick black tomatoes? […]

When you cut into them, their interior flesh is red just like a regular cherry tomato. Although their skin is purple, there’s no impact to the taste of the fruit. They taste sweet with a hint of tartness and slightly tangy. They are a great addition to salads, pasta, etc. or to eat just as […]

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. What do purple tomatoes look like? Cherokee Purple heirloom tomatoes are rather odd-looking tomatoes with a flattened, globe-like […]

The largest tomato plant covers an area of 85.46 m² (919.88 ft²) and was grown by Aleph Inc. (Japan) at Tomato-no-mori in Ecorin-mura, in Eniwa, Hokkaido, Japan. What is the largest tomato plant? The Guinness World Record for the tallest tomato plant is 19.8 meters — that’s 65 feet — grown hydroponically by a company […]

Choose healthy plants that are 10 to 12 inches tall. Dig your hole about 12 inches deep for each plant and work a handful of good fertilizer into the hole. (Heyming also likes to add a banana peel and the shells from one egg into the bottom of the hole to provide extra nutrients for […]

Grow it yourself: Tomatoes. A lot of people love tomatoes, but not all tomato-lovers have tried growing this herb-like fruiting vegetable themselves. It can be grown as an annual plant and it is best known as a climbing plant, although the plant was originally a creeper. Is tomato is a tree? Trees vs. The tomato […]

Heirlooms are old-fashioned, open-pollinated* favorites that originated at least fifty years ago. Some heirloom tomatoes have become hard to find, as newer hybrids that ship better and last longer in storage have been introduced. What are the long tomatoes called? Beefsteak tomatoes are some of the largest cultivated tomatoes around, with a meaty texture and […]

Tomatoes are the major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer. They are also a great source of vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin K. What vitamins has tomato? Tomatoes contain all three high-powered antioxidants:beta-carotene (which has vitamin A activity […]

In general, the tomato is a symbol of love, fertility, and emotions in many cultures. It is used in so many things making it versatile. What does tomato symbolize in a dream? To dream of a tomato can be a symbol of happiness and stability. Seeing a tomato in a dream is a positive symbol. […]