Fruit VegetablesBeginner to Intermediate
Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
Nom Scientifique
Solanum lycopersicum
Famille
Solanaceae
Origine
Western South America
Type
Annual (perennial in tropics)
60-85 days
Utilisations Culinaires
Saveur: Sweet-acidic, umami-rich
- Fresh in salads
- Sauces and passata
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Portuguese 'Tomate à Alentejana'
- Gazpacho and soups
Calendrier de Plantation
Semer à l'Intérieur
FebruaryMarch
Semer à l'Extérieur
Not recommended
Récolte
JulyAugustSeptemberOctober
Bienfaits pour la Santé
- 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