Lillie Nelson

Tomato fruit will develop the best shape if the temperature is above the mid-60s. Lower temperatures cause ridged fruit (a bumpy shoulder) and catfacing (ugly… Read More »Why Are My Tomatoes Ribbed?

There are two main risks of eating unwashed fruits and vegetables: bacterial contamination and pesticides. In recent years, many outbreaks of foodborne illness have come… Read More »What Happens If You Don’T Wash Tomatoes?

Although cherry tomatoes are small, they still can be cored and have the seeds removed. To remove the core, use a small, sharp paring knife… Read More »How Do You Remove Pulp From Cherry Tomatoes?

You can buy fruit/vegetable wash or make your own by adding a tablespoon of lemon juice and a tablespoon of baking soda in a large… Read More »How Do You Remove Wax From Tomatoes?

Tomatoes are a nightshade, and many of its wild relatives are indeed poisonous. Are there tomatoes that are poisonous? Tomato. I know, I just said… Read More »Can Wild Tomatoes Be Poisonous?

Potato leaf (PL) is one of two major types of leaves which tomato plants exhibit. The other type is referred to as “regular leaf” (RL).… Read More »What Are Potato Leaf Tomatoes?

Nightshade is a family of plants that includes tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes, and peppers. Tobacco is also in the nightshade family. What plant is closely related… Read More »What Plants Are In The Same Family As Tomatoes?