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Lycopersicon lycopersicum
Lycopersicon esculentumThe tomato (Solanum lycopersicum, syn. Lycopersicon lycopersicum & Lycopersicon esculentum[1]) is a herbaceous, usually sprawling plant in the Solanaceae or nightshade family that is typically cultivated for the purpose of harvesting its fruit for human consumption. Savory in flavor (and accordingly termed a vegetable; see section Fruit or vegetable below), the fruit of most varieties ripens to a distinctive red color. Tomato plants typically reach to 1–3 metres (3–10&_160;ft) in height, and have a weak, woody stem that often vines over other plants. The leaves are 10–25 centimetres (4–10&_160;in) long, odd pinnate, with 5–9 leaflets on petioles,[2] each leaflet up to 8&_160;centimetres (3&_160;in) long, with a serrated margin; both the stem and leaves are densely glandular-hairy. The flowers are 1–2 centimetres (0.4–0.8&_160;in) across, yellow, with five pointed lobes on the corolla; they are borne in a cyme of 3–12 together. It is a perennial, often grown outdoors in temperate climates as an annual. The tomato is native to South America. Genetic evidence shows that the progenitors of tomatoes were herbaceous green plants with small green fruit with a center of diversity in the highlands of Peru.[3] These early Solanums diversified into the dozen or so species of tomato recognized today. One species, Solanum lycopersicum, was transported to Mexico where it was grown and consumed by prehistoric humans. The exact date of domestication is not known. Evidence supports the theory that the first domesticated tomato was a little yellow fruit, ancestor of L. cerasiforme,[citation needed] grown by the Aztecs of Central Mexico who called it xitomatl (pronounced&_160;[?i?'tomat?]), meaning plump thing with a navel, and later called tomatl by other Mesoamerican peoples. Aztec writings mention tomatoes were prepared with peppers, corn and salt, likely to be the original salsa recipe. Many historians[who?] believe that the Spanish explorer Cortez may have been the first to transfer the small yellow tomato to Europe after he captured the Aztec city of Tenochtítlan, now Mexico City in 1521. Yet others[who?] believe Christopher Columbus, an Italian working for the Spanish monarchy, was the first European to take back the tomato, earlier in 1493. The earliest discussion of the tomato in European literature appeared in a herbal written in 1544 by Pietro Andrea Mattioli, an Italian physician and botanist, who named it pomo d’oro, golden apple.
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1. Melissa and Doug cutting food: food you are allowed to play with
November 05, 2009
The Melissa and Doug cutting food is a very popular item for both boys and girls. This play set comes with eight different pieces of food ready to be cut up. When the wooden knife cuts the fruit and vegetables it makes a crunching sound that is realistic. There are 31 pieces in this set. Inside the wooden crate that holds the pieces are a watermelon, bread, hotdog, 2 apples, tomato and more. This toy is a great way for a child to be exposed to fractions, whole numbers and other counting concepts.
There are other toy foods that help follow this concept of numbers and fractions like the Pi... (read more)
Author: Mark Simpson
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2. Safe Fertilizer Reviews teaches us how to grow more tomatoes using fertilizers
November 03, 2009
Tomatoes are considered as an essential ingredient for most cooking recipes. Whether it is an Italian or American dish, we can see that most of the mouth watering and scrumptious delicacies needs tomato in one way or another. For this, tomato has been tagged as the world’s most popular and ever wanted ingredient for many recipes. That is why many gardeners wanted to yield more tomatoes on their garden; they wanted to have bigger, better and healthier tomatoes to increase their profit shares. This fact will only be possible if you know what to do and what you need to grow tomatoes healthier and... (read more)
Author: Patrick Thomas
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3. Feel The Healthy & Beauty To Be An Adorable Women
November 02, 2009
Beautiful women is healthy, but if you want be slim and also healthy and wish to wear all beautiful clothes in YOCO FASHION, there are some method for you to achieve it. 3 Ways To Keep Your Healthy and Beauty Last. (1) A healthier lifestyle is a more promising and fulfilling one. There is more to achieve and experience with a healthy body and a healthy mind. All this starts with healthy eating and regular exercise. The following is the SUGAR BLOCKAGE DIET which is very effective in cutting weight without any harm to your body. NO SUGAR NO SAUCES ( CHILLI, OYSTER, TOMATO) NO CARBOHYDRATE ... (read more)
Author: Aasim pathan
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4. Delicious, Light Recipes for Dinner
November 01, 2009
Light meals are key for a healthy life. Light recipes are not only easy to prepare, but scrumptious as well. The weather is warm and it’s time to eat light and nutritious. Beat the heat with light and healthy meals. Spoil your family with these delicious and light recipes. FLUFFY LIGHT MEAT LOAF Ingredients 1 lb. Ground beef 1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste 1/2 c. Oatmeal 3 Tbs. Finely chopped green pepper or celery 2 Tbs. Bran 2 Tbs. Wheat germ 1 sm. Onion, finely chopped 1 Tbs. Freshly chopped parsley 1 Egg, lightly beaten 1/4 Tsp. Finely chopped garlic 1/2 Tsp. Sal... (read more)
Author: fast cooker
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5. Unique Character and Comfort at The Ripe Tomato, Malta, NY
November 01, 2009
When asked how he came to own the restaurant, Joe Gleason simply says, “I was driving by one day… and it was for sale.” The owner of The Ripe Tomato in Malta, NY paints an interesting story of how he launched the quaint upstate New York restaurant after noticing a “For Sale” sign one day while passing through the town. He also reminisces on his almost 55 years in the food industry having started as a mere dishwasher in Manhattan and purchasing his first of 14 restaurants after only a few short years in the food service industry and with no experience in the “front-of-the-house”. “I starte... (read more)
Author: Taunia Kipp
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6. Hydroponic Tomato - how to grow them
October 26, 2009
There is a high consumption rate of tomatoes in the United States which reach up to 4.3 billion pound each year. The high demand of tomato pushes growers to keep up with their production. Hydroponic system is now highly utilized in the growing of tomato crops due to its advantages and its capability to produce and supply large quantities and high quality tomato. Hydroponic tomatoes are not that difficult to grow. Tomatoes even taste better and yields faster if grown in a hydroponic system. Let us now go to the process of growing hydroponic tomatoes and discuss the significant factors affe... (read more)
Author: Lovely Andy
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7. Opinion the best Tomato Gardening*
October 26, 2009
Tomatoes are in my opinion the best fruit vegetable there is. Cherry tomatoes with their sweet and tangy taste can be eaten whole. As they are small in size you can just pop them in your mouth. Tomatoes give salads a dash of red color. Pasta and pizza are made even tastier with fresh tomato sauce poured over them. And these are just some of the benefits you will get from tomato gardening.
While tomatoes come in many different shapes, sizes and colors there are actually only two varieties of tomatoes. One is the Determinates and the other is the Indeterminates. Determinate tomatoes grow on... (read more)
Author: Swapnil Bhatkar
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8. Opinion the best Tomato Gardening
October 26, 2009
Tomatoes are in my opinion the best fruit vegetable there is. Cherry tomatoes with their sweet and tangy taste can be eaten whole. As they are small in size you can just pop them in your mouth. Tomatoes give salads a dash of red color. Pasta and pizza are made even tastier with fresh tomato sauce poured over them. And these are just some of the benefits you will get from tomato gardening.
While tomatoes come in many different shapes, sizes and colors there are actually only two varieties of tomatoes. One is the Determinates and the other is the Indeterminates. Determinate tomatoes grow on... (read more)
Author: Swapnil Bhatkar
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9. Face Sweating - 3 Natural Treatments To Permanently Cure Face Sweating
October 22, 2009
Do you want to stop you embarrassing face sweat? With these guidelines, you can stop excessive face sweating without ever having to buy or use medicine.
Stop Face Sweating By Eating Fresh Tomatoes Fresh tomatoes have important nutrients that greatly decreases face sweating. If you love tomatoes, this is the remedy for you. Eat fresh tomatoes or drink tomato juice daily to help decrease your excessive face sweating. However, if you are not a big fan of tomatoes try eating buttermilk instead. Buttermilk has the same desired effects that you will get from consuming tomatoes.
Apple Cid... (read more)
Author: Joseph Chan
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10. Home Vegetable Gardening: Helpful Tips for Better Tomatoes
October 21, 2009
There are literally hundreds of different varieties and species of tomatoes. You can get them from very small like a cherry tomato to a larger one like beefsteak, and everything in between. Besides the number of varieties you have to choose from, they come in varying colors and shapes as well. Orange, yellow, red, to name a few colors, pear, plum and grape to name a few shapes.
Regardless of which type of tomato plants you decide to grow, following a few steps can go a long way to hardier harvest, producing more tomatoes than you thought possible and tasting a lot better.
Adjust t... (read more)
Author: Michael Podlesny
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11. In The Heart Of Tuscany
October 22, 2009
When an American conjures up an idea of Italian cuisine,often what comes to mind is pasta, red sauce, and garlic bread. Pasta, no doubt, plays a large part in most traditional Italian regional cuisine, and few cultures know how to employ a tomato the way that Italians can. However, there are so many distinct styles and trademarks within the different regions of Italy that it is hard to lump together all Italian regional cuisine into one general type of cooking. In reality each region has a very distinct style and taste, and there is really no way to appreciate Italian regional cuisine without ... (read more)
Author: virender Hooda
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12. Whats at Steak
October 21, 2009
Read more Cooking Tips at Bistro44.com.au This Weeks Specials Cream of Celeriac Soup $9.90 Linguine with Cherry Tomato, Basil and Ricotta $13.90 Baby Barramundi with Salsa Verdie served with Chips and Salad $18 Melbourne Cup Lunch Special Melbourne Cup is approaching, and we will be holding a special lunch for our VIP Members. Please book and let us know you will be attending on Tuesday November 3rd and we'll give you a free glass of Champagne with your meal for you and everyone at your table. We'll also have the race on the screens at 3:00pm if you'd like t... (read more)
Author: Anthony Pinto
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13. Sweaty Armpits - 3 Natural Solutions On How To Stop Sweaty Armpits
October 19, 2009
Are you looking to stop your sweaty armpits? With these 3 natural solutions, you can say goodbye to sweaty armpits without ever having to consult a doctor.
Cut Out Caffeine Cutting caffeine out of your diet can make an incredible difference. Caffeine causes anxiety and anxiety is one of the leading causes of sweating. So if you stay away from drinks such as coffee, energy drinks or caffeinated soft drinks you should be able to decrease your sweating.
Stop Sweaty Armpits One Tomato At A Time Chewing fresh tomatoes is one of the most effective solutions on curing sweaty armpits. ... (read more)
Author: Joseph Chan
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14. 30 Minute Meals - Lifesavers!
October 12, 2009
30 minute meals have to be a life-saver on most days. Some of the meals we make take 30 minutes from the start of preparation to the finished meal. Beef Stroganoff, for example, is quick to prepare, and offers a sumptuous feast. Thai Beef Salad is another innovative, but easy meal. Other meals might take 30 minutes if you have part of the meal prepared ahead - for example, leftover chicken or a batch of Tomato Sauce in the freezer. Chicken Parmesan, Chickpea Curry or Spaghetti Bolognese could be whipped up in under 20 minutes if you had a quantity of Tomato Sauce at hand.
Be Prepare... (read more)
Author: Fiona Lesley
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15. Tomato Pruning, Is It Really Necessary to Prune Tomato Plants?
October 12, 2009
It seems as though sometimes when working in the garden that there are a lot of tasks that we do that one might sometimes consider as being unnecessary. After all if a plant was growing wild as nature intended they would not get lavish care and attention would they?
Clearly the answer to that question is 'no of course not', so why then do we do it. Its a pretty straight forward answer or set of answers really and probably best put in bullet statements:
* We want to increase and optimise the amount of yield we get from our plants * we want to increase and optimise the best ta... (read more)
Author: Brian Stephens
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16. How to Plant Tomatoes and Care For Tomatoes When Greenhouse Growing
October 12, 2009
One of the main reasons for using a greenhouse when growing tomatoes is because of the climate you live in. If you cannot guarantee warm sunny weather for your tomatoes then you will need to consider using a greenhouse, this will help you control the climate for the tomato plants and give them a better chance of producing lots of edible fruit. Clearly planting tomatoes in a greenhouse leaves you with limited options, for most people the greenhouse will be relatively small and probably only a little taller than the height of an average man, unless of course you have the space and money for... (read more)
Author: Brian Stephens
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17. Using a Greenhouse to Grow Tomatoes
October 12, 2009
Many people have turned to growing their own vegetables and fruit at home. Often this is because they have become fed up of the mass produced offerings that you get in a supermarket that tend to be very uniform and aesthetically pleasing to look at but also rather tasteless. A great way of growing tomatoes, one of the most popular plants for amateur gardeners, is to utilise a greenhouse. Particularly if the weather where you live is not akin to perfect Florida sunshine and you need to provide a sheltered environment for your tomato plants.
Greenhouse growing is a good option for many plan... (read more)
Author: Brian Stephens
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18. Tomato Plant Types - Vine Tomatoes Or Bush Tomatoes
October 12, 2009
Vine tomatoes are also known as indeterminate tomatoes or sometimes cordon tomatoes. These are the varieties that need to be pruned in order to limit the growth to a central stem consisting of around 4 to 6 trusses.
The actual number of trusses you decide upon is really dependent on whether you are growing your tomato plants inside a greenhouse or outside and how long a growing season you have. This is because the more trusses you cultivate then the more time you require for the fruit to ripen, having the plants in a greenhouse will extend your season somewhat giving you the option of goi... (read more)
Author: Brian Stephens
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19. Hanging Tomato Plants - An Option For Small Gardens
October 12, 2009
Tomato plants are one of the easiest and most popular vine plants to grow but, as with all homegrown vegetables and fruits, it pays to do your homework up front to make sure you can successfully grow your own tomatoes or any other vegetables. Selecting the right location and using the right soil or compost mix will set you on your way to successful tomato crops.
One of the best options available to people with small gardens that will still allow them to grow a few tomato plants and enjoy the satisfaction of eating fresh homegrown tomatoes is to use a hanging planter, the planter can be hu... (read more)
Author: Brian Stephens
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20. Self Watering System For Tomato Plant Care, Yes Or No?
October 12, 2009
Everyone knows that tomatoes need to be watered properly to extract the best and juiciest fruit. But what exactly does that mean and what is too little or too much water for a tomato vine? There is a happy balance to be struck when watering tomatoes and one way of achieving that balance in a very effective way is to employ the use of a self watering system for getting exactly the right amount of water to your tomato plants.
So why is a self watering system so effective?
In order to explain that you need to understand that tomatoes love the right amount of water. They will suffer badl... (read more)
Author: Brian Stephens
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21. Tomato Plant Care and Essential Tips For Growing Tomatoes
October 12, 2009
Tomato plants are one of the most popular plants for any gardener. They are a ready source of food for the family, they are an easy grow plant and depending on your climate you can grow tomatoes in greenhouses or in the garden. Other options are to grow tomatoes in pots or in a hanging tomato planter. Whichever option you decide on you will still need to take proper care of your tomato plants to have a successful crop.
The most optimum time to start growing tomatoes is in early spring but make sure you have had your last frost or you might find yourself in trouble. It is worth doing some ... (read more)
Author: Brian Stephens
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22. Greenhouse Growing For Tomato Plants
October 12, 2009
There are a couple of ways for approaching tomato growing in a greenhouse, you can either dig and prepare the soil of the greenhouse ready to accept the tomato plants or you can grow the plants in a container such as a plant pot (12" diameter) or growbag.
Realistically most growbags that are available which can be 35 or 40 litres in size are only enough to support two plants. There are ways in which you can push this out to 3 plants but for the cost of a growbag its probably as well just to stick to 2 plants, particularly if you take good care of them and produce lots of fruit.
If yo... (read more)
Author: Brian Stephens
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23. Common Mistakes to Avoid When Growing Tomatoes
October 12, 2009
When anyone is first starting out to grow tomatoes there are a few common mistakes that are very easy to make. Nearly everyone who has gone through this process will make some errors if they don't do a little basic research first. To try and ensure that you are not re-inventing the wheel take note of these basic suggestions and make sure you do not get to the end of summer only to find there were some simple steps that could have helped you produce some lovely fresh tomatoes.
Selecting the right variety of plant is probably the first and most obvious thing you need to do, there are 2 basi... (read more)
Author: Brian Stephens
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24. Prudent Home Improvement: Now is a great time to remodel
October 01, 2009
Spring has sprung and hardware and home improvement stores are bursting with new merchandise--from patio sets to barbecues. In the home improvement retail universe, spring might as well be Christmas.
And normally, it's hard to hold back until frost danger has passed before purchasing plants for the garden, thanks to garden centers' tantalizing displays of beckoning baby tomato plants, herbs and flowers; you can't help but dream about adding a new deck to the backyard and buying great new furniture for it; and if it's time to paint the house, you want to get started on the project as soon ... (read more)
Author: Stacy Winsel
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25. Raised Soil Beds For Your Next Garden
September 25, 2009
Do you remember when you were a child and the garden your grandparents had in their backyard? It probably had straight, long, narrow rows with a fairly large well packed walking space in between each row. Then, your parents garden probably consisted of a few potted tomato plants and a small box of herbs growing in the kitchen window. Today try thinking of gardening in a different way. Start thinking about wider, deeper, raised soil beds. You’ll see a big difference in the size of your vegetables when you use this process. You’ll also see the plants in your garden grow larger and produce ... (read more)
Author: Sam Adams
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