Tag: Tomato

La Tomatina (Spanish pronunciation: [la tomaˈtina]) is a festival that is held in the Valencian town of Buñol, in the east of Spain 30 kilometres (19 mi) from the Mediterranean, in which participants throw tomatoes and get involved in a tomato fight purely for entertainment purposes. Where did throwing rotten tomatoes come from? Although the […]

The top ranked country, China, accounted for 28.4 % of tomato consumption in the world. The top 3 countries hold a 46.3 % share while the ten largest countries some 68.3 % in 2013. Data for more countries are available at Tomato Consumption (Total) indicator page. Which country is the largest producer of tomatoes in […]

Tomatoes Become the Perfect Weapon The first reference to throwing these rotten vegetables at bad stage acts came in an 1883 New York Times article after John Ritchie was hit with a barrage of tomatoes and rotten eggs by an unpleasant audience in New York. Why did people throw tomatoes on stage? La Tomatina (Spanish […]

Tomato juice, when applied on the skin, can work as an excellent astringent. All you need to do is to mix one teaspoon of tomato juice with four to five drops of lemon juice and apply it on your face. Rinse with lukewarm water to shrink the open pores. Can I use tomato and lemon […]

Tomatoes for Acne Scars: Rich in Vitamin A and Lycopene, tomatoes help to rejuvenate your skin. The presence of Vitamin A in tomatoes helps it to heal your skin. It facilitates faster regenerations of new skin cells which helps to remove the scar. Does tomato cause pimples? Can Tomatoes Cause Acne? Tomatoes can absolutely create […]

Check the leaves of our plant. Determinate tomatoes commonly have leaves that are closer together on the stem, making them look bushier. Indeterminate varieties have leaves that are spaced out more and look more like vines. How do I identify a tomato leaf? Look at the leaves and notice the serrated, or wavy and pointed, […]

Climbing Tomatoes Most cherry and grape tomatoes are indeterminate, which means they’re climbing vinesclimbing vinesA vine is a climbing plant which use stems or runners. These runners trail on the ground, and will climb up when it is possible. It is a growth habit or life habit which makes use of trees to reach light […]

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. Are all tomatoes climbers? The terms vine tomato and […]

The Tomato Plant. Solanum is the genus family that the tomato plant belongs to. The tomato plant is usually grown in the tropics as a perennial plant but in other areas it is mostly grown as a annual plant. The plant originated in chile and now has spread all through out the world. Is tomato […]

Now, British Scientists have revealed that tomatoes possess anti-clotting properties, which could be a blessing to passengers on marathon flights, in preventing the formation of potentially dangerous clots, a condition termed as Deep Vein Thrombosis. Is tomatoes good for blood clots? A report in the Harvard Health Letter says the stuff that makes tomatoes red, […]

Tomatoes are packed with nutrients that can help lower your risk of heart disease. Can tomatoes cause heart pain? But for the millions of Americans who suffer from heartburn and acid reflux, the tangy fruit is a chest pain waiting to happen. “Tomatoes or tomato-based products can lead to or contribute to heartburn because they […]

Tomatoes and Heart Health Some research shows that lycopene may lower LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, and keep blood from clotting, which lowers stroke risk. Potassium is a mineral that can help lower blood pressure by taking some of the sodium out of your body, and by relaxing the walls of your blood vessels. Do tomatoes […]

Tomatoes are botanically defined as fruits because they form from a flower and contain seeds. Still, they’re most often utilized like a vegetable in cooking. In fact, the US Supreme Court ruled in 1893 that the tomato should be classified as a vegetable on the basis of its culinary applications. Do tomatoes count as a […]

1893. Tomatoes are botanically defined as fruits because they form from a flower and contain seeds. Still, they’re most often utilized like a vegetable in cooking. In fact, the US Supreme Court ruled in 1893 that the tomato should be classified as a vegetable on the basis of its culinary applications. What was declared a […]

Lycopene. The main plant compounds in tomatoes are: Lycopene. A red pigment and antioxidant, lycopene has been extensively studied for its beneficial health effects ( 11 ). Beta carotene. What is the benefits of eating tomatoes? Tomatoes are a great source of vitamins What’s more, tomatoes supply vitamin A, which supports immunity, vision, and skin […]

Although in culinary terms, tomato is regarded as a vegetable, its fruit is classified botanically as a berry. As a true fruit, it develops from the ovary of the plant after fertilization, its flesh comprising the pericarp walls. The fruit contains hollow spaces full of seeds and moisture, called locular cavities. Where do tomatoes come […]

Tomatoes are native to South America, in fact, several species are still found growing wild in the Andes. Brought to Mexico, tomatoes were domesticated and cultivated there by 500 BC. It is thought that the first cultivated tomato was small and yellow. Is tomato natural or man made? Modern-day tomatoes are technically man made. The […]

Apart from being rich in Vitamins A and C, tomatoes also contain vital minerals, carbohydrates, fibre, folic acid and proteins which are essential for pregnant women. One medium-sized tomato contains enough vitamin C to take care of 40% of your daily intake. It also contains iron and calcium. Are tomatoes safe to eat during pregnancy? […]

The Crossword Solver found 20 answers to “old name for a tomato”, 9 letters crossword clue. The Crossword Solver finds answers to classic crosswords and cryptic crossword puzzles. old name for a tomato Old name for a tomato LOVE APPLE Wooden support for a tomato plant STAKE What’s the old name for a tomato? The […]

slang An attractive female. Is there a hot tomato? The current hottest tomato in the world is, of course, none of them, because tomatoes don’t make capsaicin, the chemical compound that gives hot peppers their kick. What is tomato slang for? tomato: (slang) A desirable-looking woman. Can you grow a spicy tomato? But now scientists […]