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Tomatoes

A tomato is a red fruit popular in many cuisines worldwide. The United States recognizes the ingredient as a vegetable but because of its seeds, many consider it a fruit.

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What should you add to your chili to make it not so tomato's taisteing?

I add about a teaspoon of brown sugar to one large pot of chili. It cuts down on the acid flavor of the tomato.

Where is tomato puree from?

The skin and seeds of the tomato are removed in a process called concasée. The pulpy flesh is then liquefied and strained.

What works to keep bugs off tomato plants?

i use straight vinegar for mine , but make sure you dig 4-6 inches to rid most of weed and weed roots...do this before planting for best results ..good luck Didnt you want to get rid of bugs?

use diluted soap and mineral oil sprays

Can tomatoes be planted where potatoes used to be?

I would not recommend it. They can have bugs that eat them both like the Colorado Potato Beetle If you have a problem with one you could loose them all. They also have different fertilization needs. So you could not effective take care of both if they were planted amongst each other. Just make a new row..

Which part of the tomato is poisonous?

The tomato fruit is edible, the rest of the plant is not.

How many seconds are there the time from sowing tomato seed to eating the first tomato?

The length of time between tomato seed germination and harvesting that first luscious tomato varies with the type of tomato grown. The larger the tomato the longer it will be on the vine. However, you can look forward to a 4 ounce tomato about 45 days after transplant, if the flowers arrive on time. Tomatoes weighing 10 ounces will take a good 65 days after transplanting to produce a fruit.

Why do you remove the skins from tomatoes when canning?

Does not matter one way or the other. They will get just as hot and seal the same way regardless.

Why is the tomato a fruit and not a vegetable?

The tomato is considered a fruit because the seeds are inside of it, so technically peppers and cucmbers are also fruits, however widely called vegetables.

If the seeds are INSIDE of the fruit, then it is a fruit.

Where do THE BEST tomatoes grow?

This depends on your personal preference. Some people like the sweetness of cherry tomatoes. Others prefer the deep flavor of heirloom tomatoes. No matter what type you like, the best tomatoes are vine-ripened, picked at the peak of tomato season and eaten fresh.

Why do you remove seeds from tomato?

It usually makes the product being cooked become more soggy.

If it is for gravy then you can leave the seeds in, as most of the water in tomatoes are stored in a gel around each individual seed.

What can you do to prevent tomatoes from going bad so fast when you bring them home?

They are good for 1 weeks time as they do not contain any preservatives

Assuming they've been canned properly, they should last on the self for a year. Once they are opened, they will only last about a week in the refrigerator.

What happens to tomato when heated?

Initially the plants will wilt and then drop flowers and fruit.

How do you keep birds from pecking at tomatoes?

ANSWER:Try hanging those little Christmas ornaments up. Birds are attracted to the color red and just peck at it enough to ruin the harvest. The fake bulbs are eye candy to them.

Were does the tomato origin?

Originaly the tomato was grown in the regions of Peru. later, it traveled to Italy., then to the Americas, etc. heidi Jacobson

Can you use evaporated milk instead of cream in homemade tomato soup tomato soup?

When cooking with normal milk it will curdle. Always use evaporated milk in recipe when possible. Evaorated milk can be used instead of cream as it is lower in fat. however if substituting evaporated milk with regular milk, remember that evap milk is called evap milk for a reason. for 1 Cup of regular milk, you must only use 1/2 Cup of evap milk and 1/2 Cup of water. mix the 2 together and it should work in the recipe. i have never had a problem with this.

What is the scientific name for the tomato hornworm?

'Manduca quinquemaculata' is the scientific, Latin or binomial name for the tomato hornworm. It isn't a popular name among gardeners and growers. Specifically, the caterpillar devours tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, and eggplants. It also may snack on green fruit.

The term also is used to refer to the caterpillar's adult stage as the five-spotted hawkmoth. In fact, the term 'quinquemaculata' refers to the five spots that the moth has divided unevenly on either side of the abdomen.

How do you puree tomatoes?

Tomato puree is boiled with sugar,salt and spices according to taste and a liitle preservative like lime juice,vinegar is added on cooling to make a sauce.

Themes of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café?

Food can be considered to be one of the main themes, meerly because of the fact that it brought happiness to many of the characters. An example of where food is shown as a main theme is when Igee is throwing food to the poor when she was with Ruth

How is tomato a fruit?

Yes. It is considered a berry, but scientists and botanists continue to debate about this. My answer is that it has seeds and grows on a vine, like a strawberry or a pumpkin, so it is a fruit.

How would a tomato look under blue light?

Green
Black. A banana appears yellow in white light, which is a strong hint

that it reflects only yellow light and absorbs light of all other colors.

Do tomatoes make your vag smell?

They don't have a noticeable odor, but you'll see soft spots, bruises, or spots of mold so it will be obvious.

Of course, it depends on how bad they are. If they are rotting, particularly if they are stacked in a fruit bowl without drainage, you will smell them, and there may be fruit flies or gnats as well.

How long will canned tomatoes keep?

Home canned goods can be safely kept until the lid starts to rust or the seal is broken, but really should be used before the next harvest. Commercially canned stuff usually carries a best-by date. I wouldn't use it much past 6 months later.

Why do people disagree on spraying there tomatoes?

they disagree because of oppinion some like spraying them to keep away insects and some dont its all to do with oppinion