The tomato (US: / təˈmeɪtoʊ /, UK: / təˈmɑːtoʊ /; Solanum lycopersicum) is a plant whose fruit is an edible berry that is eaten as a vegetable. The tomato is a member of the nightshade family that …

Jan 5, 2026 · Tomato, flowering plant of the nightshade family, cultivated extensively for its edible fruits. The fruits are commonly eaten raw, served as a cooked vegetable, used as an ingredient of …

Feb 3, 2023 · The tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a fruit from the nightshade family native to South America. Despite botanically being a fruit, it’s generally eaten and prepared like a vegetable.

Jul 22, 2025 · Follow along with our guide to how to select and use 7 of the most common tomato varieties.

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Jul 15, 2025 · Whether you’re harvesting tomatoes from your own backyard plants, browsing at the farmers market or buying them at the grocery store, our tomato guide below will help you make the …

Jun 6, 2025 · Tomatoes are loaded with a substance called lycopene. It gives them their bright red color and helps protect them from the ultraviolet rays of the sun. In much the same way, it can help protect...

Aug 10, 2022 · Between heirlooms to indeterminate tomatoes, we’re covering everything you need to know about tomato varieties in this comprehensive guide. There are SO many types of tomatoes out …

Jul 10, 2025 · Tomato plants undergo five primary growth stages: germination, seedling, vegetative, flowering and fruiting. Each stage of the tomato life cycle requires different needs for sunlight, warmth ...

The French call the tomato the pomme d'amour or 'Love Apple,' because they believed it was an aphrodisiac. Tomatoes need full sun and prefer moist, loamy and slightly acidic soil with a pH of 5.8 …