Tag: Tomato

The French called the tomato the pomme d’amour, or the Love Apple, for their belief that the exotic tomato had aphrodisiac powers. Tomatoes might not be responsible for romance in people, but eating tomatoes does seem to spark a lust for more tomatoes. What was the tomato called? The tomato was eaten by the Aztecs […]

So did the French–pommes d’amour. The Germans called them apples of paradise, the Italians, golden apples, a phrase that lives on in the Italian word for tomato, pomodoro. Why is the tomato plant called the apple of gold? In 1544, Italian herbalist Pietro Andrae Matthioli made the first reference to the tomato’s presence in Europe […]

Tomato sauce Fresh tomato sauce Alternative names Salsa Roja, Sugo Place of origin Mexico Region or state Aztec Empire Main ingredients Tomatoes What country did tomato sauce come from? Tomato sauce is first referenced in the Italian cookbook Lo Scalco alla Moderna (The Modern Steward), written by Italian chef Antonio Latini in 1692. Meanwhile, a […]

The fruit contains small, tender, edible seeds (similar to a tomato) and can be eaten fresh, although the peel is usually avoided. Tamarillo is used in chutney, mixed into sauces, made into a dessert topping, pressed into juices, baked, and pickled. What does tree tomato taste like? Inside the flesh is orange, with small dark, […]

Nowadays “tomahto” is considered British pronunciation and “tomayto” American, but many Americans pronounce tomato {and aunt ) with a broad a. Either pronunciation is considered standard. The only “rule” is to go with the pronunciation you prefer. When you say tomato and I say tomahto this is a difference in? It refers to different ways […]

While they can be propagated by seed, cuttings are preferable with seedlings planted once they reach about 5 inches (13 cm.) tall. Spacing of additional plants are 6 to 10 feet (2-3 m.) apart. How long does tree tomato take to produce fruits? Harvest and Post-Harvest Your tree tomato tree bears fruits after 1.5 to […]

A 60kg crate goes for Sh5,000 when demand for tomatoes in the market is high and declines to an average of Sh3,000 when low. “The cost of production per acre ranges from Sh100,000 to Sh150,000 and one can earn as much as Sh500,000 when the season is good.” How much can an acre of tomatoes […]

Tamarillo also reduces the level of blood sugar, especially in people with type 2 diabetes. Tree tomatoes are also rich in vitamins and mineral salts. They also contain iron and potassium. What are the benefits of tree tomato? Tree tomato (Cyphomandra betacea) is appreciated for its excellent nutritional qualities, being considered a good source of […]

“For those who are struggling to maintain a good and healthy weight, raw and fresh tree tomato a day will aid in that. The juice in the fruit acts as a detoxifier as its acidic properties aid in cutting down fat,” he says. Tree tomatoes are also rich in vitamins and mineral salts. They also […]

In some British English accents, it’s a “glottal stop”, which means you don’t pronounce it at all! So “glottal” becomes “glo’al”. You make the sound by holding your tongue roughly in the middle of your mouth with the tongue tip not touching anything. Why do British pronounce tomato? Europeans turned the Nahuatl word into ‘tom-ah-to’ […]

12 Plants To Intercrop With Tomatoes – Better Harvest and Soil Herbs. Groundcovers. Lettuce. Beans. Radishes. Root Vegetables. Flowers. Onions. What can you not plant with tomatoes? 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 […]

With a production lifetime of 12 years, and reaching peak harvest time in 1 to 3 years, tree tomato farming can be profitable if the trees are well taken care of. Tree tomato farming is gaining momentum in the Kenyan market due to the demand for the fruit, in both the juicing and fresh fruit […]

Tomato. Meaning: Yep, you guessed it: another term for an attractive lady. But this one also seems pretty gender-neutral. If you look ripe enough to bite into, you’re a total tomato. What does it mean to call a girl a tomato? tomato: (slang) A desirable-looking woman. How do you compliment a girl in Old English? […]

“When properly attended, one tree tomato plant can produce about two kilograms of fruits per week,” said the farmer adding that she usually sells the produce to dealers in Nakuru town at a price of between 70 to 90 Kenyan shillings per kilo. How profitable is tree tomato farming in Kenya? With the current market […]

The species originated in western South America, Mexico, and Central America. The Mexican Nahuatl word tomatl gave rise to the Spanish word tomate, from which the English word tomato derived. Its domestication and use as a cultivated food may have originated with the indigenous peoples of Mexico. Are tomatoes native to Britain? Tomatoes were not […]

Tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum) are annual vines that produce fruit in weeks, not months. “The heavily producing (tomato) tree bears tomatoes that are oblong in size,” Hutcheson said. Are tomatoes vine? Tomato plants typically grow to 1–3 meters (3–10 ft) in height. They are vines that have a weak stem that sprawls and typically needs […]

The tree usually forms a single upright trunk with lateral branches and flowers and fruits hang from the lateral branches. The leaves are large, simple and perennial and have a strong pungent smell while the flowers are pink-white and form clusters of 10-50 flowers. They produce 1 to 6 fruits per cluster. How many fruits […]

Solanales. The tree tomato (Solanum betaceum), also known as tamarillo, is closely related to S. lycopersicum and bears an egg-shaped edible fruit. What is a tree tomato fruit? The tamarillo (Solanum betaceum) is a small tree or shrub in the flowering plant family Solanaceae (the nightshade family). It is best known as the species that […]

Things you can do to avoid brassiness at home: You can use tomato sauce, made on only water and tomatoes. You add the sauce to dry hair, wrap it in aluminum foil and leave it on for 20-25 min. Then rinse out and wash your hair as normal. What does tomato sauce do to your […]

Many paste or Roma tomatoes are determinate varieties, such as ‘San Marzano’ and ‘Amish Paste’. Some others have been bred to be determinate, so they can be harvested in quantity all at one time. These include ‘Celebrity’, ‘Marglobe’, and ‘Rutgers’. What is the best determinate tomato to grow? Glacier tomatoes are one of the best […]