Tag: Tomato

Eating tomatoes that have been contaminated with harmful bacteria can make you sick. Contaminated tomatoes have been linked to incidents of food poisoning caused by Salmonella. Tomatoes can become contaminated in the field by: soil. Can tomatoes upset your stomach? High acid foods such as citrus fruits and tomatoes are likely to cause abdominal pain […]

What it is: Sprouting tomato seeds! Eat or toss: As long as the tomato is intact and not showing signs of rotting, etc., it’s entirely safe to eat the tomato and its sprouts. Why are the seeds in my tomatoes sprouting? Some causes of seeds sprouting in tomatoes are long storage in cool temperatures (below […]

Why are Some Tomatoes Green Inside? Most tomatoes ripen from the inside out, hence the tomato seeds are green because they contain chlorophyll, the pigment in plants which gives them a green hue. Chlorophyll allows plants to absorb energy from light in a process called photosynthesis. What causes a green core in tomatoes? The walls […]

Collect tomato seeds at the end of the season when the fruit is ripe and ready. Some gardeners simply cut open the tomato and squeeze the pulp onto a plate or other container. The pulp needs to dry and then you can separate out the seeds. Another method is to rinse off the pulp in […]

Brandywine They grow to be large and round and are kind of meaty for a tomato. They have a unique pink tone to them as well. Yet, they are said to be some of the best-tasting tomatoes in popular opinion. What is the most popular tomato? Globe. Globe tomatoes are large, round, and red – […]

You can save and grow seeds from Better Boy tomatoes; however, they may not grow the same fruit. Better Boy tomatoes are hybrid tomatoes, meaning the seeds come from two heirloom varietyheirloom varietyAn heirloom plant, heirloom variety, heritage fruit (Australia and New Zealand), or heirloom vegetable (especially in Ireland and the UK) is an old […]

Club soda or carbonated water contain the macronutrients carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, phosphorous, potassium sulfur, and sodium that are essential for healthy plant growth. The absorption of these nutrients encourages more rapid growth in the plant. How do you use Coca Cola in the garden? Just fill a low bowl with Coca Cola and set it […]

Selecting Tomato Cultivars Growth Habit. A tomato plant can either be determinate or indeterminate. Days to Maturity. The time from planting outdoors until your first ripe tomato is another consideration. Disease Resistance. Hybrid or Heirloom. Use. Available Space. Flavor. How do I identify a tomato variety? Determinate tomatoes commonly have leaves that are closer together […]

They are perfect for any recipe that calls for tomatoes. The Better Boy variety of tomato yields large, one-pound fruits midseason in about 70 to 75 days after planting. How to Grow Better Boy Tomatoes. Botanical Name Solanum lycopersicum ‘Better Boy’ Mature Size 5-8 ft. tall, 2-3 ft. wide How many tomatoes will a Better […]

red. Most tomatoes are red when they are ripe, because of the presence of lycopene, which is a phytochemical (a biologically active compound produced by plants). Immature tomatoes are rich in chlorophyll, another phytochemical, which gives them their green colour. What does a ripe tomato look like? Your ripe tomato will give slightly to the […]

red. Tomatoes ripen as they begin to produce ethylene gas, which promotes the process. “Breakers,” mature tomatoes starting to change colors, begin to turn a yellowish green and then begin to fade into salmon-to-pink hues before turning red. Tomatoes can be picked as soon as their green begins to yellow. How do you tell if […]

Environmental Tomato Issues Environmental issues, such as a lack of water, too much water, poor soil and too little light can also cause tomato plants to fail and die. Watering issues – When a tomato plant is under watered or over watered, it reacts the same way. It will develop yellow leaves and will look […]

It is also recommended to stake your tomato plants instead of caging them, and space them appropriately. This way, the space will make it slightly more difficult for diseases to spread quickly, and the airflow will keep the plants dry. How do you protect tomatoes from diseases? Health and Hygiene Minimize Irrigation. Tomato plants have […]

Once picked, tomatoes should be stored on a counter or shelf out of direct sunlight. If you wash them after picking them, make sure to dry them before you leave them on the counter. Tomatoes typically last 3-5 days on the counter. They can also be stored in the refrigerator so they keep a little […]

Feel and Texture Your ripe tomato will give slightly to the touch. It shouldn’t be soft but rather a little tender. Because tomatoes ripen from the inside out, this is a good indicator that it’s ready. Be careful, however, to not bruise the fruit. What does it mean if a tomato is hard? A hard […]

Harvesting a vine-ripe tomato may give us the feeling of picking the perfect fruit, but it is not necessary for a flavorful harvest. Just remember that tomatoes develop their optimum flavor, nutrition, and color when they are in the full red ripe stage, but this does not have to occur on the plant. Do tomatoes […]

In tomatoes, total soluble solids measured by Brix, dry matter content, and acid content are attributes that have long been established as quality indicators for tomatoes that can be measured by NIR. How can you tell the quality of a tomato? The best tomatoes are completely free of blemishes and bruises and should be a […]

Determinate tomatoes need no pruning other than removing all suckers below the first flower cluster because pruning won’t affect their fruit size or plant vigor. If you do any pruning at all above the first flower cluster on determinate tomatoes, you’ll only be throwing away potential fruit. What happens if you over prune a tomato […]

Short-Season Tomato Varieties ‘Orange Roma’ Dating back to around 1955, the early-yielding orange tomatoes ‘Orange Roma’ have very few seeds and a sweet, fruity flavor. Tomato ‘Juliet’ Tomato ‘Rubia’ ‘Jaune Flamme’ Tomato. Tomato ‘Early Doll’ ‘Sweet Olive’ Tomato. ‘Black Cherry’ Tomato. ‘Gold Medal’ Tomato. What kind of tomatoes grow the fastest? Jet Star F1 Tomato […]

Big Boy Tomatoes are not heirloom tomatoes because they are grown from hybrid seed, not from open-pollinated seed. What type of tomato is a big boy? ‘Big Boy’ Description ‘Big Boy’ produces large, slicing-type tomatoes reaching between 10 and 16 ounces. The large tomatoes are prized for their smooth skin, firm flesh and bright red […]