Category: Fruits

The tomato is the edible berry of the plant Solanum lycopersicum, commonly known as the tomato plant. Tomato Genus: Solanum Species: S. lycopersicum Binomial name Solanum lycopersicum L. What is slang for tomato? (slang) A desirable-looking woman. quotations ▼ Lookit the legs on that hot tomato! What is the scientific name of tomato? Tomato (Solanum […]

Solanum lycopersicum Tomatoes are a significant source of umami flavor. They are consumed in diverse ways: raw or cooked, and in many dishes, sauces, salads, and drinks. While tomatoes are fruits—botanically classified as berries—they are commonly used culinarily as a vegetable ingredient or side dish. What is special about tomatoes? Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, […]

The pomato (a portmanteau of potato and tomato) is a grafted plant that is produced by grafting together a tomato plant and a potato plant, both of which are members of the Solanum genus in the Solanaceae (nightshade) family. Cherry tomatoes grow on the vine, while white potatoes grow in the soil from the same […]

Common garden “vegetables” that actually count as fruit include cucumbers, squash, peppers, and yes, tomatoes. Vegetables encompass all other edible parts of a plant that aren’t fruit, including roots, tubers, stems, and leaves. Potatoes, carrots, greens, fennel bulbs, and onions are examples of true vegetables. Is a tomato a potato? We think of potatoes and […]

Potatoes are the ultimate winners in the contest of mineral comparison. Potatoes are richer in iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, copper, zinc, and phosphorus, while tomatoes contain less sodium. Below, you can find the visual comparison that shows the mineral difference. What is healthier than a potato? Both types of potatoes are rich in fiber, carbs, […]

Tomatoes and potatoes belong to the Solanaceae or Nightshade Family. Plants within a family share certain morphological characteristics. The flowers on tomatoes and potatoes are similar in appearance. Potato fruit are similar in shape (though much smaller in size) to those on tomatoes. Why is potato and tomato so similar? The reason that these two […]

Tomatoes and potatoes are both members of the same family, Solanum or nightshade. Because they are brethren so to speak, it seems logical that planting tomatoes and potatoes together would be a perfect marriage. Growing tomatoes with potatoes isn’t quite that simple. Does tomato and potato belong to same family? The most economically important genus […]

Tomato allergies are often seen associated with grass pollinosispollinosisAllergic rhinitis, of which the seasonal type is called hay fever, is a type of inflammation in the nose that occurs when the immune system overreacts to allergens in the air. Signs and symptoms include a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, red, itchy, and watery eyes, and […]

The Solanaceae, also known as the potato or deadly nightshade family is one of humankind’s most utilized and important plant families. It contains some of the world’s most important food plants, such as the potato, tomato, all peppers, ground cherries (tomatillo), and eggplant. What plant is closely related to tomatoes? Because of its flower structure, […]

Because of its flower structure, the tomato is obviously closely related to the genus Solanum which includes the potato (S. tuberosum), eggplant (S. melongena), and a number of species called nightshades. What vegetables are related to tomatoes? Nightshade is a family of plants that includes tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes, and peppers. Tobacco is also in the […]

Tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and white potatoes are all what’s known as nightshade vegetables. They belong to a plant family called the Solanaceae family, which, fascinatingly, also encompasses deadly, inedible plants like tobacco, belladonna, and mandrake. What foods are related to tomatoes? Nightshade vegetables, such as eggplant, tomatoes, and peppers, are staples in many people’s diets.Substitutes […]

nightshade family. tomato, (Solanum lycopersicum), flowering plant of the nightshade family (Solanaceae), cultivated extensively for its edible fruits. What food group is tomato in? fruitsA number of foods that are considered fruits by botanists are part of the Vegetable Group. For example, tomatoes, avocados, eggplants, cucumbers, green peppers, zucchini, butternut squash, and others are classified […]

Tomato, Tomatillo, Eggplant, Nipplefruit & Chayote. The nightshade family (Solanaceae) includes several species of fruits which are better-known as vegetables to most people. What foods are in the same family as tomatoes? Nightshade is a family of plants that includes tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes, and peppers. Tobacco is also in the nightshade family. Nightshades are unique […]

Tomato plants were introduced to mainland Greece in 1815. Did ancient Greece have tomatoes? Foods From the Past That You Might Recognize For example, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, and bananas didn’t arrive in Greece until after the discovery of the Americas in the 15th century, because that’s where those foods originated. Also, lemons, oranges, eggplant, and […]

La Tomatina is held in Buñol, 40 kilometers from Valencia, whith a population of 10,000 that swells to as many as 40,000 people from all over the world. They hit its streets for the joy of participating in the planet’s biggest food fight, tossing more than 110 tons of ripe tomatoes at each other. Where […]

Black cherry tomatoes are strikingly dark-colored. Their beautiful burgundy skin, as well as their flavor, sets them apart from many other kinds of tomatoes. You can add these unique tomatoes to your recipes for a pop of unexpected color. What is a black cherry tomato called? Lycopersicon esculentum ‘Black Cherry is an extremely ornamental cordon […]

For many years, scientists believed that humans domesticated the tomato in two major phases. First, native people in South America cultivated blueberry-sized wild tomatoes about 7,000 years ago to breed a plant with a cherry-sized fruit. Who first domesticated tomatoes? Two hypotheses have been advanced for the original place of tomato domestication, one Peruvian and […]

Tomatoes were not grown in England until the 1590s, however they were not widely consumed until the mid 18th century. The tomato was introduced to cultivation in the Middle East by John Barker, British consul in Aleppo circa 1799 to 1825. When did tomatoes come to Britain? 1590sThe tomato was eaten by the Aztecs as […]

Solanum esculentum (75-85 days) A vigorous indeterminate cherry that produces heavy clusters of 8-12 dark purple and golden yellow fruits that are very high in the phyto-nutirent, Anthocyanin. Foliage is tinged purple as well. A unique addition to summer salads! What do blueberry tomatoes taste like? The blueberries tomatoes grew very well, with heavy loads […]

5". Enormous, uniquely-patterned, yellow-red striped fruits will be the center of attraction. Beefsteak-type fruits easily grow to 5″ and larger, and are orange-yellow with red streaks. Fruits have meaty flesh, mild flavor, and no green shoulders. Heavy foliaged plants produce good yields. How big are pineapple tomatoes? 5-inchPineapple Tomato Plants produce 5-inch, bi-colored tomatoes with […]