Tag: Tomato

Tomatoes Go Well With Or Mediterranean-inspired flavours like olives, feta cheese, and cucumbers. They can also be enjoyed with Parmesan cheese, basil, bacon, rice, mushrooms, pasta, onion, avocado, crusty breads, strawberries, chickpeas, eggs, fennel, parsley, pepper, watermelon and Worcestershire sauce. What to put on tomatoes to eat? 14 Creative Ways to Eat Your Tomatoes Stuffed. […]

To learn if you really like tomatoes, either buy them at a reputable dealer at your farmer’s market, preferably one with heirloom varieties that look ugly but taste great, or you can grow your own. Tomatoes grow easily in pots outdoors, so if you have the capability, give it a try. How do I get […]

As Harold McGee writes in his book On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen, “ripe tomatoes have an unusually large amount of savory glutamic acid (as much as 0.3% of their weight), as well as aromatic sulfur compounds.” These two compounds—glutamic acid and sulfur—are more common in meat than in fruits […]

Consuming tomato juice regularly may help stimulate the bowel movement, further preventing constipation and boosting digestion. Tomato juice is rich in fibre and functions as a mild laxative that can help prevent constipation. Do tomatoes have a laxative effect? Eating foods that are high in water content and fiber, such as tomatoes, may help hydration […]

Tomatoes keep the digestive system healthy by preventing both constipation and diarrhea. It also prevents jaundice and effectively removes toxins from the body. Furthermore, tomatoes have a large amount of fiber, which can bulk up stool and reduce symptoms of constipation. What foods make your poop soft? Foods that soften the stool include: Vegetables – […]

An insatiable craving for tomatoes or tomato products is known as tomatophagia. Tomatophagia may sometimes be associated with nutritional deficiencies, especially in pregnant women. It may also occur in people with iron deficiency anemia, even though raw tomatoes are low in iron. What is your body lacking when you crave tomatoes? While there are solutions […]

Due to the presence of excess acidic and greasy contents, tomatoes are bound to make your stomach churn. This may lead to diarrhoea in people who suffer from tomato intolerance. Why do I get diarrhea from tomatoes? They contain fructose, a natural sugar, according to Food Intolerance Diagnostics, and some people have fructose malabsorption or […]

No one gene could ever be responsible for whether we love or hate specific foods. There are so many different compounds related to flavor and aroma, not to mention texture (mouth feel), all of which contribute to how much we savor or loathe a food. Furthermore, those tastes are subject to change. Why do I […]

Bell Peppers Red bell peppers are one of the most popular substitutes for tomatoes. What is the closest thing to a tomato? Tomato. It might seem obvious, but the best way to substitute tomatoes is to use… Tamarind paste. Tamarind paste is made from the fruit of the tamarind tree, and it’s an ingredient used […]

They are low in calories and rich in vitamin C, potassium, folate and vitamin K. They also contain lots of a powerful antioxidant called lycopene, which has been linked to a number of health benefits, including reducing the risk of heart disease and some cancers. Why is tomato the best vegetable? It’s also one of […]

So, why do your tomato plants have curled leaves? A common cause of curled leaves on tomato plants is physiological leaf roll, due to hot & dry air, wind, root damage, excessive fertilizer, lack of water, or cool and damp weather. Other possible causes include wind damage, herbicides, diseases, and pests. Does wind affect tomato […]

Excessive Fertilizer (Nitrogen) Over fertilizing can burn the roots of plants. This will eventually cause the same symptoms as root damage, including curled leaves on tomato plants. Too much nitrogen fertilizer can burn tomato plant roots and cause leaf curl. Will too much nitrogen make tomato leaves curl? Too much nitrogen from fertilizer can also […]

Tomatoes deficient in nitrogen or phosphorus will be stunted. If the tomato is grown in poor soil, fertilizer can solve these problems. When the soil temperature is below 50 degrees Fahrenheit tomato roots cannot absorb phosphorus. Can stunted tomato recover? Just be patient and give them time and see how they do. More often than […]

How to use. With a watering can: Mix 1 tablespoon per 1 gallon of water for outdoor plants. Where to use. Specially formulated food for tomatoes and all vegetables. When to apply. Feed plants every 7 to 14 days during the growing season. How often should I put Miracle Grow on my tomatoes? Tomato seedlings […]

Early Blight and Septoria Leaf Spot Perhaps the most common disease symptom homeowners mention is “My tomato plants are turning brown, starting with the bottom leaves and working toward the top of the plant.” This description fits the symptoms of two diseases: early blight and Septoria leaf spot. Why are my tomato plants leaves dying […]

Indeterminate varieties, in our experience, do better with cages because they can reach such heights, but your cage needs to be up to the challenge and offer support at least six feet tall. Of course, you can also use a stake for an indeterminate variety if its tall enough, but that brings me to our […]

Pruning, or selectively removing some of the tomato plant growth, can improve harvestable yields and prolong the harvest season. Further, keeping tomato plants off the ground reduces common fungal diseases like early blight, Septoria leaf spot, and anthracnose, and improves fruit quality. How do you prune tomato plants for better yield? As your plant grows […]

Fully grown tomato plants have a deep root system, so they benefit from infrequent deep watering instead of light daily irrigation. Sufficient water is about an inch of rain or a gallon of water about every five days. How much water should a tomato plant get per day? Tomato plants need to be watered daily […]

Sunscald-What Happens when Tomatoes are Overexposed. Sunscald is a condition common to tomatoes and peppers when they are exposed to the direct rays of the sun during hot weather. The condition causes pale white or yellowish blotches on the fruit where the sun’s rays are most intense. Are sunburned tomatoes safe to eat? Can you […]

You can expect a determinate tomato plant to produce a glut of tomatoes within 80 days of planting. By contrast, indeterminate tomato plants will continue to grow and produce tomatoes until late-year cool weather forces the plants into decline. How long will tomato plants produce fruit? After the first two years of growth, tomato plants […]