Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
The tomato is a highly versatile fruit, widely grown for culinary uses. It is consumed raw in salads, sauces, and soups and is used in various processed forms such as ketchup and paste. Tomatoes are rich in antioxidants and vitamins.
Vegetables
28
Cultivation Information
Cultivation Methods
Tomatoes require a warm growing season with full sun.
Can be grown directly in the ground or in greenhouses.
Grown from seeds or transplants in soil with proper drainage.
Soil Requirements
Well-drained, fertile loamy soil with a pH of 6-6.8.
Soil must be kept consistently moist but not soggy.
Harvesting & Usage
Harvesting Techniques
Harvested when tomatoes turn their characteristic red color (varieties may differ).
Can be handpicked or mechanically harvested for large-scale operations.
Potential Uses
Fresh in salads and sandwiches.
In sauces, soups, and stews.
Ketchup, paste, and dried tomato products.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 18 kcal per 100g
Protein: 0.9g
Carbohydrates: 3.9g
Vitamin C: 13.7mg (about 20% of daily value)
