TYPES OF TOMATO (PART 3)

TOMATO (Solanum lycopersicum) the tomato is the red berry type fruit which belongs to the nightshade family Solanaceae which also includes chili peppers, potato, eggplant, etc. and is native to South America. There are 2,161 hectare of tomato commercially grown in Malaysia in 2018 producing 176,600 metric tons for domestic and export market. Two main export destination are Singapore and Brunei DS. Despite technically being a fruit, the tomato is generally categorized as a vegetable. Garden Tomato, Tomato is few of the common names of the plant. Tomatoes are available in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, while red tomatoes are the most common one. Tomatoes are once considered poisonous and were grown only for ornamental purposes under the names “tomatl,” “love apple” or “pomme d’amour.” Pear Tomato, Branch Tomato, Raf Tomato, Cherry Tomato, Globe Tomato, Roma Tomato, Sun Gold Tomato, Big Beef Tomato, Juliet Tomato, Beefsteak Tomato, Eva Purple Ball Tomato, Cherokee Purple Tomato and Green Zebra Tomato are some of the popular varieties of tomatoes that are grown around the world due to its higher nutritional value and delightful taste. Nowadays tomatoes are found being used in countless different food items like pastas, pizzas, ketchup, various beverages, and as an included flavor element in dishes from breakfast to dinner. Blog "Anim Agriculture Technology" write about types of tomato.


Types of tomato grown in many country are:

21. Brandy Wine Tomato

The tomato outlined as simply “Brandywine” is probably the tomato types accountable for the ascendance of the availability of heirloom types because of its outstanding taste as well as relatively cloudy history. A big fruited pink (red flesh, clear skin) variety created on energetic potato leaf foliage plants, Brandywine was handed down from the Sudduth family to the Ohio tomato enthusiast called Ben Quisenberry. Numerous seed savers exchanged seeds along with Ben, and Brandywine became widely accessible. Although a variety called “Brandywine” was provided within the late 1800s by the Stokes and Johnson seed company, that seemed to be a red fruited variety along with normal leaf foliage. Much more likely is always that Brandywine is actually a descendant of two similar (if not identical) types offered within the 1880’s – Mikado (Henderson seed company) or even Turner’s Hybrid (Burpee Seed Company). This is actually the renowned heirloom variety through the late 1800’s that has a remarkably sweet taste. Huge sized fruit begin pink and switch gradually red and after that somewhat purple since they ripen totally. (Note–difficult for roasting).

22. Hillbilly Tomato

Orange colored along with dark red streaking all through. Fruits have got fairly sweet as well as fruity taste with higher sugar content and acidity. Heirloom variety from West Virginia within the 1800’s.

23. German Stripe Tomato

It is really an old German heirloom variety creating large boat shaped fruits weighing just as much as 2 pounds. Color is golden yellow along with pink to red stripes which differs from fruit to fruit. Great for slicing. Note: great for roasting.

24. Polish Linguisa Tomato

Tomatoes are extremely sweet and therefore are more lucrative compared to most heirloom types. These types of large sausage shaped tomatoes are fantastic to make paste as well as sauce. A heirloom variety from New York, USA going back to the 1800’s.

25. Mortgage Lifter Tomato

Tomatoes have got a fairly sweet rich taste and turn deep pink whenever fully developed. This particular variety was created within the 1930’s by Mr. Byles of Logan, WV to assist repay his home mortgage. He entered a German Johnson, Beefsteak, and Italian & English varieties to generate this excellent variety. Sweet and Delicious, also creates a great roasted tomato.

26. Ramapo Jersey Heirloom Tomato

The Ramapo is definitely the heirloom tomato of New Jersey. The Ramapo was well-known when it was launched by Rutgers University in 1968, however was ultimately judged too soft for shipping as well as vanished through the marketplace. John Ebert, who runs the final working farm in Cherry Hill, N.J. setup three acres of Ramapos beginning in the summertime of 2008 soon after Rutgers released the seeds into the market in 2008.

27. Powers Heirloom Tomato

This particular tomato originated from Scott County in southwest Virginia over A hundred years ago. Heavy yields of 3-5 oz. yellow paste tomatoes. Much like Amish Paste, excellent taste, nice fairly sweet flavor. Indeterminate, 85-90 days from transplant. Note: excellent as well as extreme roasted.

28. Purple Russian Tomato

Plant creates higher yields of lengthy purplish-black plum tomatoes. Tomatoes are extremely delicious and incredibly meaty. The most effective purplish-black tomatoes for marketplaces. Great for slicing, sauce, and paste. Beginning from Ukraine.

29. Pink Ping Pong Tomato

The Pink Ping Pong is definitely the shape and size of the pingpong ball along with appealing bright pink skin. This isn’t a cherry-type tomato. Pink Ping Pong is greater and features a “big” tomato taste. The tomato has wonderful crack-resistance and also the flavor is excellent.

30. Sunray Tomato

Golden fruited tomatoes along with thicker walls. Moderate Taste. Smooth and incredibly firm.

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