Tomato
Regular watering, shade, the use of mulch, and reducing warm water during hydroponics.
A frequent problem in growing tomatoes is splitting- occurs when the inside of the tomato develops faster than the skin, causing the fruit to split and crack. How can this be prevented? Name 1 methods.
17.9 pounds
By the year of 2011, how much tomato was consumed in a year person?
Aztecs and Incas
By whom where tomatoes first cultivated?
Growing plants in suspension while watering using a mist system.
Describe the cultivation technique, Aeroponics
Fruit
Is tomato a fruit or a vegetable?
Abundant source of antioxidant, rich source of vitamins and minerals, improve vision, improve skin, lower cholesterol levels, and better health for the digestive system.
Name 3 health benefits of tomatoes.
Answer will vary
Name 4 tomato products
$2 billion
Processed and fresh tomatoes are responsible for how much of annual income in the U.S.?
Lycopene
Tomato is full _______,which make the tomato effective in fighting numerous types of cancers.
Mediterranean cuisines, Italian
Tomato is popular in which type of cuisine?
A,C,K,B6, folate (B9), thiamine(B1), and potassium
Tomatoes are rich in vitamins and minerals. Name 3
True
True or False Tomato is a cousin to the eggplant.
False- tomatoes need large amounts of room, they can grow as tall as 8 ft.
True or False Tomato needs a small amount of room when growing.
True
True or false 68% of chefs use canned tomatoes for convenience, quality, and flavoring.
True
True or false 95% of total harvesting in CA is done mechanically by machines.
True
True or false Tomato is the world's favorite fruit.
Hydroponics
What cultivation technique is being used ?
Tobacco Mosaic Virus
What is T.M.V?
700 A.D.
What year was tomatoes first cultivated?
Cooked tomatoes have higher concentration of lycopene.
Which contains a higher concentration of Lycopene? Cooked tomato or raw?
New Jersey
Which state calls he tomato its state vegetable?
China
who is the number one producer of tomatoes?