TYPES OF TOMATO (PART 4)

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:

31. Early Girl Tomato

The Early Girl tomato is really a moderate type hybrid well-liked by backyard gardeners due to its earlier fruit ripening. Fruit maturity claims vary from 50 to 62 days from re-planting, that attracts farmers in environments with shorter frost-free seasons.

32. Mama Leone Italian Tomato

A genuine old-time Italian paste tomato, this particular variety creates 5-6 oz full-flavored red fruit which are best in sauces and also paste. The vines set higher yields. This particular heirloom which was introduced from Italy a long time ago to New York state.

33. Tye-Dye Tomato

This can be a extremely vibrant as well as tasty tomato which is marbeled along with red streaks. Inside has got beautiful colors. The fruits are lusciously sweet, gentle as well as non-acidic.

34. Ananas Noire Tomato

The title indicates Black Pineapple. This can be a medium to huge size tomato which has a green as well as dark purple external. The inner is vibrant green along with red streaks. This can be a very tasty tomato however the fruit is abnormally soft and should be consumed right after harvesting.

35. Russian Tomato

A variety from Russia which are red colored. Tiny oval shape. Sweet with higher flavor tasting tomato.

36. Roman Candles Tomato

This can be a decedent of Antique Roman. They’re vibrant yellow tomatoes which are 2″ broad by 4″ prolonged. Very meaty along with nice sweet flavor. Great for sauces and roasting.

37. Big Pink Tomato

Tomato features a rosy smooth skin. There are numerous types of Big Pink Tomatoes. Great meaty center, excellent taste and acid, which makes it ideal for slicing. Outstanding taste. Great for roasting.

38. Quick Pick Tomato

One of several quickest developing tomatoes to mature. The Quick Pick is definitely an earlier maturing tomato; hassle free along with a heavy yielder with fantastic sized tomatoes.

39. Rutger Tomato

A well-known variety which does really well at canning as well as slicing. Produces a powerful, red colored, spherical tomato fruits on the powerful vine. An extremely effective, open pollinated heirloom which has been around since 1934. Rutger tomatoes were initially produced by a Rutgers University scientist called Lyman G. Schermerhorn in co-operation using the Campbell’s Soup Company. The Rutgers Tomato was created by crossing Marglobe using a variety known as JTD. As time went on, Rutgers had become the most well-known tomato throughout the world and when made up over 70% of the tomatoes being refined in the USA.

40. San Marzano Tomato

Referred to as finest ‘sauce’ tomato on the earth. San Marzano tomatoes, a variety of plum tomatoes, are thought by many chefs to be the most effective sauce tomatoes on the earth. These types of tomatoes are titled after the region of San Marzano near Naples, Italy.  

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(July 2020).