- Tomatoes are tasty and healthy.tomato image by dinostock from Fotolia.com
Tomatoes are delicious fruits that livening salads, soups and sandwiches, among other foods. These tasty gems also can be juiced, canned and dried for later enjoyment. Tomatoes are high in vitamin C and contain lycopene, an antioxidant connected "with reduced incidence of cancer, cardiovascular disease and macular degeneration," according to the Mayo Clinic. There are many different types of tomato, each with different tastes and uses. - The early Cascade is a hearty indeterminate tomato plant that can grow in a variety of climates as long as it has water and sunlight. The early Cascade takes about 60 days to reach maturity. It can range in height from 3 to 6 feet and thrives with high amounts of sunshine and regular watering. The plants bloom in late spring through early autumn to produce fruits weighing approximately four ounces. West Coasts Seeds describes the early cascade as "bright red, full of flavor, and of medium size" and recommends using it in salads and sandwiches.
- Early girl tomatoes ripen quickly.early onions and colorful tomatoes image by Maria Brzostowska from Fotolia.com
Gardeners wanting a crop of tasty tomatoes fast often select the Early Girl. The 5-oz. tomato is ready to eat after approximately 52 days, where those of the beefsteak variety can take up to 80 days, making it easier to grow in cold climes than other types of tomatoes. Early Girls are known for their sweet, rich flavor and do well with plenty of sunshine. The indeterminate plants often need support when growing, requiring gardeners to stabilize the plants by gently tying them to poles or fencing. - The green zebra tomato often is used in salsa.tomate green zebra image by Toanet from Fotolia.com
Green with yellow stripes, the Green Zebra tomato is renowned for it's delicious taste and often is used in Mexican cuisine. The medium-size tomato grows on a tree that ranges from 4 to 8 feet in height and produces small, round fruits that weigh from 2 to 3 oz. They typically need 69 to 80 days to reach maturity. The tomato has green flesh and a tart flavor, making it a popular ingredient in salads, sandwiches and many varieties of salsa. - Golden jubilees are high vitamin C.cherry tomatos 2 image by TMLP from Fotolia.com
The Golden Jubilee tomato is a yellow-orange variety of beefsteak tomato known for its low acidity. The Golden Jubilee is high in vitamin C, making it a healthy addition to any meal and is recommended for juicing and canning purposes. Developed in 1943 by the Wm. Henry Maule Seed Company in Philadelphia, the Golden Jubilee takes 70 days to properly mature and weighs 6 to 7 oz. Golden Jubilee plants yield generous amounts of large fruit, which appear on upward growing vines.
