Tomato Facts

Tomato facts and general information about tomatoes.

Tomatoes are Available:

When planted in late spring tomato blossoms will grow into green fruit and will ripen red by mid summer through September or the first frost.

**Depending on where you live tomatoes are available year round but lack in taste during the off season.**

How do Tomatoes Grow:

Tomatoes grow from a seed. They need lots of warm weather, water and sunshine. 

What to Look for When Buying a Tomato:

Bright red color, no bruises, or spots

You can also buy them light red color and let them ripen after buying.

Tomato Storage Tips:

Store at room temperature not in the fridge. Remember tomatoes originate from warm southern temperatures and they like to stay warm.

How to Cook with Tomatoes:

Chopped or pureed in sauces or soups or diced in salads, salsas, dips. Eat as is.

Tomato Nutrition Facts:

Tomatoes are a source of Vitamin C and Vitamin A. They are also high in Lycopene which helps fight heart disease and some cancers.

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Tomato Recipes: 

Stuffed Tomatoes

1 large tomato
1 can tuna, drained and flaked
4 teaspoon mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon chopped celery
Make tuna salad by mixing tuna, mayonnaise and chopped celery in a bowl. Cut tomato in half on top lengthwise by the stem. Scoop out pulp, leaving a ½ inch shell. Spoon tuna mixture into tomato shells place on a baking sheet and broil 3-4 inches from the heat for 4-5 minutes until heated through.
**You can try chicken salad instead of tuna, if desired.

Cooking Video: Tomato Bruschetta

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