Fruit VegetablesBeginner to Intermediate
Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
Nombre Científico
Solanum lycopersicum
Familia
Solanaceae
Origen
Western South America
Tipo
Annual (perennial in tropics)
60-85 days
Usos Culinarios
Sabor: Sweet-acidic, umami-rich
- Fresh in salads
- Sauces and passata
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Portuguese 'Tomate à Alentejana'
- Gazpacho and soups
Calendario de Plantación
Sembrar en Interior
FebruaryMarch
Sembrar al Aire Libre
Not recommended
Cosecha
JulyAugustSeptemberOctober
Beneficios para la Salud
- 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