Tag: Tomato

Tomatoes are packed with carotenoids, including lycopene, which helps give tomatoes their vibrant red color. Research shows that the lycopene present in ocular tissues helps prevent light-induced damage to the retina and other areas of the eye. Does putting tomato on your eyes help? Tomatoes contain lycopene which improves the vision, skin and cardiovascular system. […]

Tomatoes take 20 to 30 days to reach maturity from the time they first appear, so expect your tomato plants to begin producing fruits 40 to 50 days after planting them in the ground. How long does it take tomato seedlings to grow? Growing tomatoes from seed takes about six to eight weeks from sowing […]

Plant one tomato plant per pot and give each at least 6 hours of sun per day. Keep soil moist. Containers will dry out more quickly than garden soil, so check daily and provide extra water during heat waves. What are the requirements for tomato cultivation? Tomato can be grown on a wide range of […]

An ideal fertilizer ratio for fruiting tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants is 5-10-10 with trace amounts of magnesium and calcium added. Liquid organic fertilizers can be watered-in around the base of plants or applied directly to crop leaves as foliar feeds. What fertilizer is best for growing tomatoes? Some growers prefer to use a high-phosphorus fertilizer, […]

The absorption of these nutrients encourages more rapid growth in the plant. Therefore, pouring soda on plants, such as Classic Coca Cola, is inadvisable. Coke has a jaw dropping 3.38 grams of sugar per ounce, which would certainly kill the plant, as it would be unable to absorb water or nutrients. How do you use […]

A hydrogen peroxide mixture is a useful solution for anyone growing tomato plants. Plants actually create hydrogen peroxide as a response to fungus or bacteria. When sprayed on plants, typical fungi that attacks tomatoes, such as leaf spot or early blight, are covered. Oxidation then occurs, killing the fungi. How much hydrogen peroxide do you […]

The Tomato History has origins traced back to the early Aztecs around 700 A.D; therefore it is believed that the tomato is native to the Americas. It was not until around the 16th century that Europeans were introduced to this fruit when the early explorers set sail to discover new lands. Where do tomatoes originate […]

Sweetie Cherry Tomato is an open-pollinated, indeterminate cherry variety that produce heavy clusters of super sweet cherry tomatoes. Sweetie is known for its low acidity and high sugar content, usually around 12-14%. Vigorous plants produce heavy yields of 1-1.5″ round cherry tomatoes that grow in clusters of 15-20. Are Sweetie tomatoes vine or bush? What […]

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. Anthocyanin produces in the fruit only where exposed to sunlight. Will my purple tomatoes turn red? So when […]

Ripe cherry tomatoes are no more or less dangerous to cats than other types of tomatoes. Remember, tomatoes are not a recommended treat for your cat and unripe tomatoes, their stems and leaves are toxic to cats. How much tomato is toxic to cats? Cats can consume an occasional serving of ripe tomatoes safely—one or […]

Big Rainbow tomatoes are large, ribbed, beefsteak tomatoes that can weigh up to 2 pounds, and over 10 centimeters in diameter. The fruit ripens to have rainbow-colored skin, with yellow and orange in the middle, green shoulders, and red marbled streaks, particularly on the blossom end. Are rainbow tomatoes genetically modified? What you Get with […]

80-85 days. This indeterminate, oxheart-type heirloom from Budapest lives up to its name. Each 1-pound, pink-red fruit is dense and heart-shaped, with very few seeds and a rich, hearty flavor. It’s crack-resistant and a heavy producer, and is great for canning, slicing and sauce. What is a beef heart tomato? A tomato classic that never […]

It first appeared in print in 1595. A member of the deadly nightshade family, tomatoes were erroneously thought to be poisonous (although the leaves are poisonous) by Europeans who were suspicious of their bright, shiny fruit. Native versions were small, like cherry tomatoes, and most likely yellow rather than red. When were tomatoes no longer […]

tomato, (Solanum lycopersicum), flowering plant of the nightshade family (Solanaceae), cultivated extensively for its edible fruits. Labelled as a vegetable for nutritional purposes, tomatoes are a good source of vitamin C and the phytochemical lycopene. Did you know about tomato? 10 Fun Facts About Tomatoes Tomatoes Are Not Always Red. There Are Over 10 Thousand […]

The simple answer to questions on light requirements for tomatoes is that you need a minimum of six hours to produce fruit, but eight or more hours of sun will produce the best results in terms of how many tomatoes you get. How long can tomato plants be in the dark? 12-16 hours. Q. If […]

There are more than 10,000 tomato varieties available. How many different colors of tomatoes are there? Some gardeners see tomatoes in a rainbow of colors: red, sure, but also shades of yellow, orange, pink, green, burgundy, purple, streaked and striped, and practically black. How many heirloom tomato varieties are there? There are more than 3,000 […]

Tomatoes Are Very Rich in Lycopene Tomatoes are the richest source of lycopene available to us naturally. Lycopene is a very powerful antioxidant which is important for the health of the prostate gland in men. It’s also what gives red and pink fruits their colour. Tomatoes, watermelons and papayas. What are 3 interesting facts about […]

You can grow tomatoes indoors to keep them alive all year, but indoor tomatoes tend to be smaller than outdoor plants in the summer as well as producing less of a harvest. You can move plants from outside to the indoors for the winter, but they will eventually stop producing fruit. Can tomato plants be […]

When the tomato has 10 to 13 leaves and reaches between 12 and 18 inches tall, it starts developing new side stems. These side stems fork and branch out further, with flower buds forming along their tips. Once fully formed, the buds open, displaying characteristic yellow flowers, and the plant is ready for pollination. How […]

Sow your tomato seeds in March or April, approximately 6-8 weeks before the final frost of the winter, or earlier if you’re growing your tomatoes in a greenhouse. Sprinkle the seed thinly onto good quality seed compost. Cover with 1.5mm of compost and water lightly with a fine-rose watering can. What is the best month […]