Tomato
Fruit VegetablesBeginner to Intermediate

Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Wissenschaftlicher Name

Solanum lycopersicum

Familie

Solanaceae

Herkunft

Western South America

Typ

Annual (perennial in tropics)

60-85 days

Kulinarische Verwendung

Geschmack: Sweet-acidic, umami-rich

  • Fresh in salads
  • Sauces and passata
  • Sun-dried tomatoes
  • Portuguese 'Tomate à Alentejana'
  • Gazpacho and soups

Pflanzkalender

Drinnen säen

FebruaryMarch

Draußen säen

Not recommended

Ernte

JulyAugustSeptemberOctober

Gesundheitsvorteile

  • Rich in lycopene, especially when cooked
  • High in vitamin C and potassium
  • May reduce risk of heart disease
  • Contains antioxidants for skin health
  • Good source of vitamin K for bone health