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Your Guide to the Different Types of Tomatoes

February 7, 2020

Did you know that in 2017 there were 1.42 million tons of fresh market tomatoes harvested?

Have you been considering growing your own tomatoes because you have the perfect place to plant them? If so you might be a little surprised to learn that there are multiple types of tomatoes to choose from. The question is what is the difference between all of them?

Keep reading to learn more about the different types to help you make an informed decision.

Grape Tomatoes

These tomatoes come in a variety of colors and their taste range from tangy to sweet. You can roast these tomatoes in the oven, or toss them into your pasta or salad to add more nutrients to your meals.

You can even snack on grape tomatoes and satisfy your hunger without having to cook them. If you want to learn how to grow tomatoes the right way make sure you follow advice from the pros to make sure you have some delicious tomatoes just in time for summer cookouts.

Green Beefsteak Tomatoes

Green beefsteak tomatoes have a distinct flavor. This flavor is tangy and tart and pairs really good with other flavors. People like using these green tomatoes for juicing and to make cold or hot sauces.

Green tomatoes are also perfect for artisan sandwiches and as a substitute for any recipes that call for Granny Smith apples.

Red Beefsteak Tomatoes

These tomatoes are famous for making salsa because they are large and have lots of juice. They have a mild flavor and can be used with just about any meal because their taste is not overpowering. You can add these to any burger or substitute it as a burger patty if you do not eat meat.

Roma Tomatoes

If you love making stews, your own tomato paste, or sauce, then Roma tomatoes are for you. These tomatoes have a ton of flavor and have a fresh garden tomato taste.

You can eat these tomatoes right from the garden as a healthy snack option or you can roast them in your oven and make a pesto to dip some bread in.

Cherry Tomatoes

This is a very versatile tomato. You can do pretty much everything with them from skewers to snacks to cooking them. You can find these in various colors such as, yellow, purple, orange, and red.

Cherry tomatoes have a sweet and tangy flavor.

Tomatoes on the Vine

These tomatoes are sweet and juicy making them a kitchen staple because they can be used for almost any recipe. You can make jams, salads, and soups with tomatoes on the vine.

These tomatoes are left on their vine until they are ripe to make sure that they soak in the plant’s nutrients as much as possible.

Which Types of Tomatoes Will You Plant?

Now that you know much more about the different types of tomatoes which will you choose to grow yourself? Why not try growing all of the above and see which ones you like most?

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