Tag: Tomato

Tomatoes are easy to grow from seed sown indoors in warm conditions. Sow from late February to mid-March if you’ll be growing your crop in a greenhouse, or from late March to early April if they’ll be outside. Fill a small pot with seed compost, water well, then sow three or four seeds on the […]

Contrary to popular opinion, yes—tomato leaves are flavorful, fragrant, and 100 percent edible. You can cook the fresh, young leaves like most other sturdy garden greens, such as kale, collards, or cabbage (leafy greens that need a little longer cooking time to become tender). Are tomato leaves poisonous to humans? There appears to be no […]

Consuming tomatoes regularly helps decrease the levels of cholesterol and triglyceride in the blood, reducing the deposition of fats in the blood vessels. Good for digestion: Eating tomatoes daily can keep your digestive system healthy as it prevents both, constipation and diarrhoea. Can tomatoes cause stomach pain? High acid foods such as citrus fruits and […]

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. What is the age […]

5. Vegetables like mushrooms, tomato, asparagus, lettuce and egg plants are easy to digest in the summer months due to their inherently cold nature. Is tomato cold or hot for body? #2 Tomato: A rich source of antioxidants such as vitamin A, vitamin C, lycopene which help in boosting immunity, relieving stress and decreasing inflammation […]

Botanically, Tomatoes Are Fruits According to science, tomatoes are fruits. All fruits have a single seed or many seeds inside and grow from the flower of a plant (2). Like other true fruits, tomatoes form from small yellow flowers on the vine and naturally contain a multitude of seeds. What is the main ingredient in […]

Beefsteak tomatoes are some of the largest cultivated tomatoes around, with a meaty texture and intense, classic-tomato flavor. They’re typically red or pink, certain varieties of beefsteak tomatoes yield purple, black, or yellow fruit. What do you call a large tomato? The king of tomatoes, THE salsa tomato. Red Beefsteak tomatoes are large and meaty […]

The tomato was eaten by the Aztecs as early as 700 AD and called the “tomatl,” (its name in Nahuatl), and wasn’t grown in Britain until the 1590s. What are other names for tomatoes? Synonyms Lycopersicon esculentum. solanaceous vegetable. love apple. tomato plant. cherry tomato. What did tomatoes look like originally? Early incarnations of the […]

More Herbs & Flowers to Plant with Tomatoes to Keep Bugs Away: Don’t just stop at planting Marigolds with your tomatoes. For further protection from pest bugs, you can also plant basil, beans, bee balm, borage, sweet alyssum, chives, garlic, nasturtium, mint, anise, onion, and parsley. How do I protect my tomatoes from being eaten? […]

What should not be planted with tomatoes? Brassicas (including cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli and brussel sprouts) – inhibit tomato growth. Potatoes – along with tomatoes are also in the nightshade family so they will be competing for the same nutrients and will also be susceptible to the same diseases. What plants should not be near tomatoes? […]

Plants that should not share space with tomatoes include the Brassicas, such as broccoli and cabbage. Corn is another no-no and tends to attract tomato fruit worm and/or corn ear worm. Kohlrabi thwarts the growth of tomatoes and planting tomatoes and potatoes increases the chance of potato blight disease. What are the worst companion plants […]

Late blight is a potentially serious disease of potato and tomato and is caused by the water mold pathogen Phytophthora infestans. Late blight is especially damaging during cool, wet weather. This pathogen can affect all plant parts. Young leaf lesions are small and appear as dark, water-soaked spots. What are the main diseases of tomatoes? […]

The good news: Late blight cannot infect humans, so depending on when you’re able to salvage your tomatoes or potatoes, they are safe to eat. If blight lesions are evident, you can simply cut those parts off the tomato or potato and use them as normal. What to do with tomatoes that have blight? 3 […]

Southern Italy, particularly the Campania region is synonymous with tomatoes. The Mediterranean climate and rich volcanic soils are ideal growing conditions. Not only are there many varieties to choose from but they all have their proper place, some are to be eaten fresh and in salads, others for cooking into sauces. Do Italians grow their […]

Some tomato varieties are resistant (Saturn, Venus, Neptune, Tropic Bay, and Kewalo). To test for Southern Bacterial Wilt in tomatoes, cut a piece of stem from near ground level and put it in a jar of water. What is the most disease resistant tomato? Considered to have high resistance to late blight, Fusarium wilt, tomato […]

While the San Marzano type of tomato can indeed grow in the United States and other places, only those certified as having been grown near Mount Vesuvius in Italy are the very best. Be as careful when selecting your canned San Marzanos as you would when selecting an olive oil or fine coffee. Can San […]

San Marzano tomatoes are Italy’s favourite! San Marzano tomatoes are loved for their thick flesh and sweet flavour. They have a lower water content than other varieties of tinned tomatoes, which makes them a great choice for using in sauces. Which is the best brand of canned tomatoes? The Best Canned Tomatoes Are Rich, Jammy, […]

Some popular tomato varieties are also more susceptible to blossom-end rot. These include the popular varieties Better Boy and Big Beef. There have been some varieties developed that are more tolerant or resistant to this problem. These include Mountain Delight, Mountain Fresh and Mountain Spring. What variety of tomatoes are resistant to blossom end rot? […]

The 5 Best Substitutes for San Marzano Tomatoes 1 – Canned Tomatoes. 2 – Cherry Tomatoes. 3 – Roma Tomatoes. 4 – Sun-dried Tomatoes. 5 – Tomato Paste. What is comparable to San Marzano tomatoes? Roma Tomatoes Our number one pick for a top replacement for San Marzano is the Roma. Roma tomatoes are also […]

#1 Celebrity Beefsteak – All Purpose Tomato Plants When it comes to the perfect all-purpose tomato plant, the Celebrity might just be the best of all! The Celebrity variety produces medium to large 6 to 10 ounce tomatoes with a near perfect globe shape. The Celebrity is the perfect all purpose tomato. What is the […]