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Arise

The tomato has evolved in our areas of ornamental plant to one of the most consumed fruit. Botanists found the plant for the first time in Peru and they named it "Peruvian apple". In Mexico, the cultivation of the tomato grew into one of the most important cultures. The ancient Mexicans called the fruit "tomatl". In Spain and Portugal they used the uses of the plant soon culinary, but in the North was the fruit grown a long time for the beauty of it. The tomato was called "love apple" (they regarded the tomato as an aphrodisiac), "pomme d'amour" or "golden apple ("pomo d'oro"). Until the 19th century, they continued to distrust the tomato by its similarity to other toxic species of the nightshade family. It was thought that the Belgian climate was not suitable for tomato cultivation. It is said that a gardener from Vilvoorde in 1848 has achieved to grow perfectly ripe tomatoes under glass. Even today, the (commercially grown) tomatoes grown under glass in our region only.

Storage & Cleaning

Do not buy too ripe tomatoes. They are less spicy and difficult to process. Best to buy tomatoes that feel firm and have a shiny appearance. Tomatoes are best stored at a temperature of 12 to 16 ° C with a relative humidity of 85 to 90%. A well ventilated storing is good for the fruit. Therefore, store tomatoes in a cool place, but not in the refrigerator. They can be kept at least one week. Tomatoes are very sensitive to low temperature decay. Too cold storage also affects the taste. Wash the tomatoes before use or manufacture. They can also be stored in the freezer but than they are only useable for soups, sauces and other hot dishes.