March 1, 2024 By: Bunnie's Kitchen


Species: Solanum
Genus: S. Lycopersicum
Family: Solanaceae
Other Names: Tomate
Nature - Fruit, Vegetable
Nutrition
Nutrients consists of:
ANTIOXIDANTS
Lycopene
B - Carotene
Lutein
Flavanoids
VITAMIN A, B, C, E, K1
POTASSIUM
PHOSPHOROUS
FOLATE
FIBER
CALCIUM
CHOLINE
ZINC
MAGNESIUM
Benefits
Tomatoes offer joyful benefits in health. Includes a reduced risk of heart disease and cancers. Lycopene in tomatoes can slow the growth of cancerous cells. In addition, it lowers the LDL cholesterol. Antioxidants in this fruit can increase bone strength and tissues. Tomatoes can be prepared fresh, cooked, or fried. Eyes can produce substances from tomatoes that adjust to blue lights. It is a great fruit that is low in calories.
Environment
Tomatoes are native grown in Tropical climates:
- USA
- India
- Central America
-South America
- China
- Italy
- Mexico
-Spain
-Portugal
Entertaining Information
Tomato originated from its plump appearance.
90 -95 % water
At least ten thousand different variations of Tomatoes.
Tomato colors: red, green, yellow, orange, sun- gold, burgundy
Production: ornamental plant
Controversial as fruit or a vegetable.
Recipes: Raw, Bruschetta, Pie, Salsa, Soup, Pizza, Salads
"Swelling Fruit"
Garden Tips
Growth of the Tomato plant can range in height 25 feet. Life span averages 6-8 months. Propagation of tomatoes include multiple vine growths. Considered a summer fruit that can be grown world wide all year long. Remember tomatoes are made of high water content, so well watered soil is important. Support for tomato vines are cages, trellis, or a wooden pole. Pruning the lower suckers on the vine increase growth production of nutrients to the main flower clusters that develop into the tomatoes.
Full Sun - 8+ hours
55 Days To Produce Crops
Temperature: 55 - 85 ° F
Loam & Sandy Soil
Compost Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
Anatomy
Lateral Budding
Shoot Tip
Flower Clusters
Stem & Leaves
Vine Growth
Sepal (Green Part Top of Tomato)
3 Layers -
Pericarp
Endocarp
Mesocarp
Exocarp
Diagram

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