Tomatoes are both fruits and vegetables. The tomato is a warm-weather vegetable. Tomatoes are summer crops, but they can be cultivated throughout the year.
It is a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and a dietary source of antioxidants.
Nomenclature
Botanical Name | Solanum lycopersicum |
Family | Solanaceae |
Genus | Physalis |
Species | Solanum lycopersicum |
Types | Cherry tomatoes, Grape tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, Beefsteak tomatoes, Heirloom tomatoes, Green tomatoes, Tomatoes on the vine |
Planting Guide
Flowers | Flower Color: Gold/Yellow, Cream/Tan, Brown/Copper |
Fruits | Fruit Color: Gold/Yellow, Green, Orange,Purple/Lavender |
Leaves | Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics: Deciduous |
Collect Seeds | when tomato is ripe, then the seeds are ready to harvest. |
Harvest | Â Harvested 8 weeks after transplanting. |
Soil Texture | High Organic Matter |
Soil Drainage | Moist, Good Drainage |
Soil Chemistry | deal pH is around 5.5 – 6.5 |
Cultivation
Germination | 5 to 10 days |
Bloom | 20 to 60 days |
Temperature (Climate)
Temperature | 21-24ºC |
Light | Full Sun |
Health Benefits
✓ Heart health
✓ Help Prevent Cancer
✓ Skin health
✓ Regulate Blood Pressure
✓ Weight Loss
✓ Improve Hair health
✓ Good in Pregnancy
✓ Reduce Cholesterol
✓ Improve Vision
✓ Enhance Digestive
✓ Control Diabetes
✓ Immune System
✓ Improve Brain Power