Names Of Tomatoes

Names of tomatoes

Your Guide To The Different Types Of Tomatoes (& Their Best Uses)

Red Beefsteak Tomatoes. The king of tomatoes, THE salsa tomato.
Green Beefsteak Tomatoes. A green tomato doesn't always mean “unripe”. ...
Cherry Tomatoes. ...
Cocktail Tomatoes. ...
Roma Tomatoes. ...
Heirloom Tomatoes. ...
Tomatoes On The Vine.

What is the most common tomato type?

Globe tomatoes are large, round, and red – sometimes yellow – and they're the most common tomatoes. They are the medium-sized tomatoes that you find in any store. Also called slicing tomatoes, these are the best option for sandwiches and salads.

What is the best tomato?

Our Top Picks

Best Overall. Supersweet 100 Cherry Tomato.
Best Heirloom: Brandywine Pink Tomato.
Best Black: Black Krim Tomato.

What are some good tomato varieties?

You'll want to choose bush (determinate) varieties such as Roma, Bush 506, 4th of July, Brandywine, Juliet, or any variety that has dwarf, mini, or tiny in its name. Any variety of cherry tomatoes will also do very well. Grow your tomato plant in as large of a container as possible, for the best production.

What is the sweetest tomato?

Tomato 'Rosada' The sweetest variety we tested, 'Rosada' is a baby plum variety with a Brix rating of 10.5.

What are the big tomatoes called?

Beefsteak tomatoes are some of the largest cultivated tomatoes around, with a meaty texture and intense, classic-tomato flavor. They're typically red or pink, certain varieties of beefsteak tomatoes yield purple, black, or yellow fruit.

What is the healthiest tomato to eat?

Cherry tomatoes are rich in lycopene, which is great at fighting free radicals that cause disease. Lycopene can also limit UV damage to your skin from sun exposure and promote better heart health. Cherry tomatoes are also an excellent source of: Vitamin A.

What is the most popular garden tomato?

What is the best big tomato?

We rounded up the best large tomato varieties loved by gardeners across the nation.

Mortgage Lifter Tomato.
Beefsteak Tomato. ...
Cherokee Purple Tomato. ...
Oxheart Tomato. ...
Brandywine Pink Tomato. ...
Black Krim Tomato. ...
Purple Boy Tomato. ...
Henderson's Pink Ponderosa Tomato.

What is the richest tasting tomato?

These corbarino tomatoes seem fresh. That's because they were harvested in their prime. All that fresh flavor, nutrients, and texture are perfectly preserved. Corbarino is a rare variety of tomato from Campania.

What tomato has the richest flavor?

Brandywine tomato The flesh of these tomatoes is known to be particularly creamy. The Brandywine is perhaps most commonly named the best-tasting tomato variety. It has the perfect balance of sugar and acidity, with that superb old-fashioned tomato taste.

Which tomato has the most flavor?

Cherry and patio tomatoes are sweeter than the larger beefsteak tomatoes. Heirloom tomatoes, such as Cherokee purple, Anna Russian and dwarf emerald green, have been bred to have sweet and complex flavors. They can require a bit more maintenance but grow well in pots and on patios.

What is the best-tasting slicing tomato?

Heirloom tomatoes are delicious in any dish, and in addition to being one of the best-tasting tomatoes, many cooks consider them the best slicing tomato because of their unique colors.

What is the best-tasting small tomatoes?

Top 10 Best-Tasting Cherry Tomatoes

'Matt's Wild Cherry' is a super sweet currant tomato with a Brix of 11.5! Cherry tomatoes are garden candy.
'Isis Candy' is pretty and has a Brix of 8-9. ( ...
'Candyland Red' us a new, super sweet currant tomato. ( ...
'Sun Gold' is a classic cherry that seasoned growers swear by.

What are large cherry tomatoes called?

And cocktail tomatoes are larger than grape and cherry tomatoes, but still of the small, sweet ilk. They're grown hydroponically, and can be found in many grocery stores, too — and as tomato expert Barry Estabrook told Food52, they're probably the best ones to buy in the winter.

Which tomato is juicy and sweet?

Roma tomatoes They're naturally sweet and juicy, making them a solid choice for canning or making sauces. They're likewise popular in salads.

What is the best sandwich tomato?

Red Beefsteak Tomatoes They're a popular choice for burgers and sandwiches because they hold up well when sliced and their flavor won't overpower meat or other ingredients. Red Beefsteaks also combine well with a variety of different flavors, making them ideal for sauces and salsas.

What is the best tomato to eat raw?

Purple and Black Tomatoes These tomatoes are best eaten raw, so slice a few up for BLTs or try them in salads.

What are very small tomatoes called?

Cherry tomatoes are the small, round guys with thin skins that squirt juice everywhere when you bite into them. They're super sweet and have a high water content, and they come in many colors.

What is an Italian tomato called?

The Roma tomato is the very essence of Italian tomatoes, is the perfect ingredient for stews, sauces and tomato paste. They are widely available, and very inexpensive, easily the best bang for your buck if you are looking for intense flavor.