A cherry tomato is a smaller garden variety of tomato. It is marketed in North America at a premium to ordinary tomatoes, and is popular as a snack and in salads. Jump to: navigation, search Binomial name Solanum lycopersicum L. The tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a plant in the Solanaceae or nightshade family, native to Peru and Mexico. ... Jump to: navigation, search World map showing North America (geographically) A satellite composite image of North America North America is a continent in the northern hemisphere, bordered on the north by the Arctic Ocean, on the east by the North Atlantic Ocean, on the south by the Caribbean Sea, and... A salad is a food item generally served either before or after the main dish as a separate course, as a main course in itself, or as a side dish accompanying the main dish. ...
A cherry tomato is about the size of a thumb, and can range from being spherical to slightly oblong in shape. A sphere is a perfectly symmetrical geometrical object. ...
The cherry tomato has 24 chromosomes, and its scientific name is Lycopersicon esculentum cerasiforme. Jump to: navigation, search Figure 1: Chromosome. ...
There are a number of cherry tomato varieties. The Santorini cherry tomato is cultivated in Santorini (Greece), and is known for its flavour and body. International conferences dedicated to the cultivation, horticulture and agriculture of the cherry tomato are also held at Santorini Jump to: navigation, search Santorini is a small, circular group of volcanic islands located in the Aegean Sea, about 200 km south-east from the mainland of Greece (latitude: 36. ...
Tomato paste, which is available in cans and tubes, consists of tomatoes that have been cooked for several hours, strained and reduced to a deep red, richly flavored concentrate.
Tomato sauce is a slightly thinner tomato puree, often with seasonings and other flavorings added so that it is ready to use in various dishes or as a base for other sauces.
Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C and contain appreciable amounts of vitamins A and B, potassium, iron and phosphorus.
Numerous varieties (ranging from the small cherrytomato to the large beefsteak) are cultivated in practically all parts of the United States except the warmest regions.
One of the worst tomato pests is the cutworm.
Technically the tomato is a fruit, although it is commonly considered a vegetable because of its uses.
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