Tag: Tomato

around 50 to 65 days. Harvesting Cherry Tomatoes Cherry tomatoes are typically ready to harvest within around 50 to 65 days after planting. You’ll know they’re ready when their color changes from green to red, orange, purple, or yellow (depending on the variety) and they easily detach from their stem. How do you make cherry […]

Sub-Arctic. Sub-Arctic: This “world’s earliest tomato” takes just six weeks to ripen and will set fruit in colder temperatures than other varieties. What is the fastest maturing tomato? Jet Star F1 Tomato Seeds They are both heat-tolerant and can tolerate colder climates. One of our fastest-growing tomatoes, the hybrid Bush Early Girl Tomato is one […]

Determinate plants will stop growing when the fruit sets on the top bud. All of the fruit on determinate tomatoes ripen at about the same time and usually over a 1- 2 week period. They require a limited amount of staking for support and are perfectly suited for container planting because of their smaller size. […]

For sliced tomatoes: Place the tomato on its side so that the top of the tomato faces to the right. Using a large serrated knife, slice off the top of the tomato to remove the stem. Then cut the tomato into parallel thin slices working from the top of the tomato towards to bottom. Do […]

#1 – Tigerella Tomato The Tigerella’s beauty makes it perfect for growing and showing off on the patio. An earlier maturing plant, the Tigerella can begin to yield its two inch round fruits in as little as 60 to 70 days from planting. And can it ever produce a lot of tomatoes! What is the […]

Beefmaster Tomato Info Beefmaster) wherein the plant was bred to produce larger, meatier, and disease resistant tomatoes. Beefmasters are categorized as F1 hybrids, which means they have been cross bred from two distinct “pure” tomatoes. Are Beefmaster tomatoes good to eat? The fruits have a delicate, sweet flavour that’s delicious sliced into sandwiches and burgers. […]

Metallic taste is due to the tannins in the tomato pomace and skins. A pinch of baking soda will alleviate the problem. How do you get the can taste out of canned tomatoes? You want to give your tomatoes contact with a direct heat source. That means cooking them at the bottom of whatever saucepan […]

Can I ever use the tomatoes without cooking them? Um, no. Canned tomatoes should always be cooked and have no place in a BLT or salsa fresca. Is it OK to eat canned tomatoes? According to the FDA, based on its most recent safety assessment, BPA is safe at the current levels occurring in food. […]

San Marzano tomatoes boast a unique flavor – sweet but tart – which make them suitable both to be eaten raw, or cooked into sauce. How do you eat San Marzano? Beyond sauce, the sweetness of a whole plum San Marzanos combined with fresh mozzarella will lend itself perfectly for a traditional Margherita Pizza. Baked […]

The name of this new high quality tomato maker is “ARKA RAKSHAK”. Scientists of the Indian Horticultural Research Institute have achieved this yield from the high quality plant under ammunition cultivation. This method is the highest yield level of tomatoes production. What is the highest yielding tomato plant? Best High Yield Tomato Plant Varieties Cherry […]

Researchers found that the glass walls of the greenhouse block UV light, which can cause stress in tomato plants that may alter the fruits’ ultimate flavor. Why are hothouse tomatoes tasteless? Ever wonder why most store-bought tomatoes are so tasteless? The answer (surprise, surprise) has to do with revenue: Tomato farmers care about yield, and […]

Sugars in the tomato—mainly fructose and glucose—result in a sweet flavor. Acids in a tomato—mainly citric and malic acids—result in a tart, sometimes sour flavor. Volatile compounds or oils in the fruit which are released as fragrance when the fruit is crushed during eating contribute to flavor. What enhances tomato flavor? Tossing raw tomatoes with […]

Most supermarket tomatoes are flavorless at best, and a single gene mutation goes a long way toward explaining why. The mutation arose as breeders cultivated tomatoes to ripen evenly, a trait that makes harvesting cheaper and more efficient. Why are fresh supermarkets tomatoes so tasteless and mushy? They’re picked while still green to keep them […]

Tomatoes. The fiber in tomatoes promotes the growth of good bacteria and discourages harmful bacteria such as C. difficile from gaining a toehold in the gut, according to Canada’s GI Society. Tomatoes are also an outstanding source of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant linked to a reduced risk of stroke. Are tomatoes hard on the gut? […]

This is not unique to North America, Europe too has out-of season produce sold in stores. The difference is that Europeans will often demand and pay for the better quality products due to high standards related to the food they eat. Are tomatoes better in Europe? It turns out that there’s nothing different about the […]

Like wine and olive oil, tomato varieties differ across Italy, from north to south. There are hundreds of varieties; here’s a small tasting. Roma: A plum tomato from – you guessed it – Roma, this variety is recognizable by its elongated pear shape and loved for its sweet flavor. Why do tomatoes taste different in […]

There’s no recommended amount or upper limit of tomatoes to eat per day. If you enjoy fresh tomatoes in salads and sandwiches as well as tomato-based products like tomato juices and sauces, it can be easy to get multiple servings of tomatoes per day. Can I eat 2 tomatoes daily? Eating too many tomatoes can […]

One of the easiest ways to manage your high blood pressure is by sipping a glass of unsalted tomato juice every day. Studies suggest that tomato juice can not only lower blood pressure but also help to manage cholesterol level and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Can you drink tomato juice with high blood […]

ARKA RAKSHAK. The name of this new high quality tomato maker is “ARKA RAKSHAK”. Scientists of the Indian Horticultural Research Institute have achieved this yield from the high quality plant under ammunition cultivation. This method is the highest yield level of tomatoes production. What is the best tasting tomato variety? Brandywine Tomato The Brandywine is […]

Cherry Tomatoes are the easiest tomatoes for beginners to grow. They produce crop after crop and have very few problems! What is the hardiest tomato plant? Cold Hardy Tomatoes Celebrity. Golden Nugget. Husky Gold. Orange Pixie. Oregon Spring. Siletz. What is the best tasting tomatoes to grow? The Best Tasting Tomato Varieties Aunt Ruby’s German […]