
Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
Wissenschaftlicher Name
Solanum lycopersicum
Familie
Solanaceae
Herkunft
Western South America
Typ
Annual (perennial in tropics)
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
Draußen säen
Ernte
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