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 …

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 …

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 …

Dec 7, 2025 · Raw tomatoes and cooked tomatoes both contain plenty of essential nutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants that can help with anything from cancer prevention to exercise …

Nov 15, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

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 …

Nov 7, 2025 · Tomatoes boast a rich history, packed with surprising facts that might change how you see this everyday fruit. Yes, you read that right— tomatoes are fruits, not vegetables! …

While it’s thought of as a quintessentially Italian food, the tomato traces its roots back to the indigenous peoples of South America and was introduced to Europe by Spanish colonists in …

Aug 2, 2025 · Find fresh tomato recipes to make when ripe tomatoes are at their peak, such as Caprese Salad, Gazpacho, and Tomato Pie. Get the summer dinner ideas here.