Tag: Tomato

Tomatoes are unique among the Solanaceae in that they are the only seed that is pubescent. The number of seeds per fruit typically ranges from about 150 to 300 or more seeds per fruit. Tomato seed germinates in the range of 50 to 95oF (10oC to 35oC). Does a tomato have only one seed? When […]

Types of Tomatoes for Burgers and Sandwiches That said, most people are of the opinion that slicing tomatoes versus paste or Roma tomatoes are the ideal sandwich tomato varieties. Tomatoes for slicing tend to be large, meaty, and juicy – the better to go with a ¼-pound of beef. Are Roma tomatoes good for burgers? […]

Since the seeds don’t harm the flavor and removing them is a hassle, we’ll be leaving them in. If you choose to remove the seeds for aesthetic reasons, be sure to strain off and use the flavorful gel that surrounds them. Why should you remove the seeds and skin from the tomatoes? To can or […]

So use these ideas to pack in all the tomatoes you can before the season ends. Make a salad. Yes, this is an obvious one, but tomato salads are anything but boring. Mash them into butter. Scramble them into eggs. Oven-roast them. Make fresh tomato sauce. Make pan con tomate. Stir-fry them. Add them to […]

If you’re making a fresh tomato sauce or stewed tomatoes, the tomatoes should be peeled, cored, and seeded. The result will be a smoother sauce without any seeds, core, or peel in it. Don’t worry, it’s an easy and quick process. Why should you remove the seeds and skin from the tomatoes? To can or […]

Make Great Sandwiches With Yoder’s German Yellow Tomato If you like a milder, yet flavorful taste, Yoder’s German Yellow will work excellently for you. I really like this its a thin spread of mayonnaise, some basil, salt and pepper. What type of tomato is best for sandwich? A good classic tomato to go with is […]

Due to their narrow shape, plum tomatoes contain only two locules or seed chambers. The watery-liquid pulp surrounding the seeds is greatly reduced in plum tomatoes as compared to the other types. This makes plum tomatoes ideal for cooking, canning and sauces. Are there seeds in plum tomatoes? Plum tomatoes are oval or pear-shaped. They`re […]

If you’ve often wished for a tomato without any seeds, you’re in luck. Tomato growers have developed a number of seedless tomato varieties for the home garden, including cherry, paste, and slicing varieties. Growing seedless tomatoes is done exactly like you would any other tomato; the secret is in the seeds. What kind of tomato […]

Early Girl tomatoes are considered ‘slicing’ tomatoes, and make great additions to sandwiches, bagels and quartered on salads. The sweet flavor makes for a wonderful soup or sauce, though preparations that require minimal cooking are more ideal for highlighting the early-season tomato’s flavor. What type of tomato is best for sandwiches? A good classic tomato […]

Grape tomatoes at full ripeness contain the most viable seeds. Select the tomatoes when they reach their full size and color. Tomatoes from healthy plants with proven disease and pest resistance may pass these traits onto the seeds, so only harvest from healthy, productive plants. Are grape tomatoes seedless? Up to 75 percent of ‘Gold […]

Cut each tomato in half, so they can explore the insides easily. For older students, you will need one tomato per student. If you have younger students, you might want to give each student half, to make counting easier and more manageable. When I have done this, we usually found between 60-90 seeds per cherry […]

Cherry Seedless Tomatoes Up to 75 percent of ‘Gold Nugget’ (​Lycopersicum esculentum ‘Gold Nugget’​) cherry tomatoes are completely free of seeds. Are cherry tomatoes seedless? Types of Seedless Tomato for the Garden ‘Oregon Cherry’ and ‘Golden Nugget’ varieties are cherry tomatoes, and both claim to be mostly seedless. You’ll find about one-quarter of the tomatoes […]

Roma tomatoes are egg- or pear-shaped and red when fully ripe. They have few seeds and are a good canning and sauce tomato. While Roma is an open-pollinated variety, in general it is not considered an heirloom tomato. Are Roma tomatoes seedless? Types of Seedless Tomato for the Garden ‘Oregon Star’ is a true paste-type, […]

The Best Tasting Tomatoes To Grow (Or Find At The Farmers Market) Brandywine Heirloom Tomatoes. Cherokee Purple Heirloom Tomatoes. Sun Gold Hybrid Cherry Tomatoes. What is the best tomato for slicing and eating? Beefsteak – Beefsteak is an old standby. An heirloom with large, ribbed fruit that is meaty and juicy, and a perfect tomato […]

Number of Plants Per Person Though the fruit are small, plant one to four plants per person, advises Harvest to Table. This equals to four to 16 plants for a family of four. Slicing tomatoes are used fresh and should be grown in the same numbers as cherry tomato plants. How many tomatoes do I […]

Most of a tomato’s flavor resides in the red fleshy part, not the seeds and their gel, so tossing the seeds won’t change the flavor of your dish much. However, the gel does contain vitamin C and some nutrients, so be sure to check your recipe… sometimes having the seeds and extra moisture in the […]

Cutting cherry tomatoes is a necessary evil because slices are easy to eat in salads and cook faster in quick pasta sauces. How should tomatoes be cut for a salad? Instructions Remove the tomato core with a sharp knife. Cut the tomato in half from the stem to far end and continue cutting those slices […]

Up to 75 percent of ‘Gold Nugget’ (​Lycopersicum esculentum ‘Gold Nugget’​) cherry tomatoes are completely free of seeds. Originally developed for cooler climates, this variety produces sweet-tasting fruit all summer that doesn’t fall off the vine when ripe and is often the first tomato to yield edible fruit. What tomatoes have the fewest seeds? Some […]

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 store-bought tomatoes so bland? Ever wonder why most store-bought tomatoes are so tasteless? The answer […]

Originally Answered: Why do home grown tomatoes taste better? Because generally home grown tomatoes are not grown with chemicals or pesticides, and you don’t have to ship them hundreds of miles so they are fresher. They are picked when ripe, and not before so they ripen in the store. Why do garden tomatoes taste better […]