Tomato

The top of the tomato always ripens last, naturally, so it’s the firmest, so the most suitable for bearing the weight of the fruit. If… Read More »Why Do You Turn Tomatoes Upside Down To Ripen?

Tomato puree is the prepared tomato pulp from which tomato sauce and tomato paste are made. Canned tomatoes and tomato sauce can be juicier or… Read More »Is Tomato Pulp The Same As Tomato Puree?

Paste tomatoes, often called Romas (Roma tomatoes are a type of paste tomato), are tomatoes specifically grown for making pastes, but they are good for… Read More »Are Paste Tomatoes The Same As Roma?

Fry them. You can also turn them into crunchy salad toppers by pan frying the skins in oil until they’re nice and crispy. Then drain… Read More »Are Tomato Skins Good For Anything?

You’ll need about 3 pounds of tomatoes per quart jar or 1 ½ pounds for each pint. Don’t forget to peel the tomatoes. Any bits… Read More »Do You Have To Peel Roma Tomatoes To Can Them?

Although the Rutgers tomato is no longer popular among commercial growers, it is still widely popular with home gardeners and enthusiasts. This is because it’s… Read More »Are Rutgers Tomatoes Disease Resistant?

The area around Jacksonville in Cherokee County became a major producer of tomatoes during the first half of the 20th Century, and earned the epithet… Read More »What Is The Tomato Capital Of The United States?

Legumes. Any legume is a good crop to rotate with tomatoes. Legumes include peas, beans, peanuts, clover, and alfalfa. These crops will help to restore… Read More »What Is A Good Crop To Rotate With Tomatoes?

Potting soil that was used to grow tomatoes should not be used to grow tomatoes the following two years. BUT that soil can be used… Read More »What Do You Do With Old Tomato Soil?

The Garden State has 24 different soil types, and most of them are good for farming. The prime growing area for Jersey tomatoes is a… Read More »Where Are Tomatoes Grown In New Jersey?