Tomato - amazing plant!

Goes in so many shapes and colors

Did you know, that tomato is actually an edible berry and not a vegetable?

ABOUT TOMATOES

There’s a reason why tomatoes are the #1 home garden vegetable. The taste of a tomato right off the vine is incomparable to a typical grocery store type. Tomatoes are warm-weather vegetables and sun worshippers! 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. Tomatoes are the major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer.

Most popular varieties of tomatoes:

Red Beefsteak

Red Beefsteak is one of the largest varieties of tomatoes. It has have meaty flesh and numerous seeds. Best when used for salsa, sandwiches and burgers.

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Roma

Roma tomato is a plum tomato popularly used both for canning and producing tomato paste because of its slender and firm nature. Commonly found in supermarkets.

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Coctail/Cherry

The cherry tomato is a small round tomato. Has sweet, juicy flavor. Perfect for pasta, salads or as a snack. One of the easiest varieties you can choose for your garden.

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