Tomatoes
DESCRIPTION
The tomato is the edible, often red, berry of the plant Solanum lycopersicum,[2][1] commonly known as a tomato plant. The species originated in western South America.[2][3] The Nahuatl (Aztec language) word tomatl gave rise to the Spanish word tomate, from which the English word tomato derived.[3][4] Its use as a cultivated food may have originated with the indigenous peoples of Mexico.[2][5] The Spanish encountered the tomato from their contact with the Aztec during the Spanish colonization of the Americas and brought it to Europe. From there, the tomato was introduced to other parts of the European-colonized world during the 16th century.
MONTH OF PLANTATION
If you’re starting tomatoes from seed (versus transplants), you’ll want to start your seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the average last spring frost date. Transplant seedlings after the last spring frost when the soil has warmed.
MOON PHASES
Plant by the 2nd quarter moon ( waxing moon).
MONTH OF HARVESTING
Leave your tomatoes on the vine as long as possible, between 60 to 90 days depending on the variety.
NUTRIENTS
Labelled as a vegetable for nutritional purposes, tomatoes are a good source of vitamin C and the phytochemical lycopene.
A RECIPE
Bread with tomate
1 Broil slices of bread.
2 Squeeze and scrub ripe tomatoes on the bread.
3 Pour generously your best olive oil on the bread.
4 ENJOY!!!