Lifecycle
What is the first step in the lifecycle process?
Planting the seeds
What is the green thing on top of the tomato?
The stem
Did we chill our salsa?
Yes we did
What type of soil do we need to plant tomatoes in?
Sterile soil
Where did tomatoes originate from?
The South American Andes of Peru
What happens after we plant the seed?
A seedling grows
What are the white things inside of the tomato?
Seeds
Why did we pour boiling water over the onions and garlic?
To cut their flavor
Do we touch the seeds with our hands?
No, its better to use chopsticks
Are tomatoes always red?
NO - They can be purple, yellow, green, or orange!
What is the third step in the lifecycle process?
Mature plant
What types of tomatoes did we look at this week?
Large Slicer, Salad Tomato, Grape Tomato, Cherry Tomato, Roma Tomato
What type of tomatoes did we use to make the salsa?
Large Slicer & Salad tomatoes
What did we male the holes with?
Chop sticks
When was the first salsa recipe made?
Over 2000 years ago!
What happens after the plant matures?
Flowers
What was the biggest tomato we looked at?
Large Slicer
What type of of pepper did we use in our salsa?
Jalapeno's
What is the best tomato to cook with?
Roma Tomato
Have tomatoes been grown in space?
Yes
What is the final step in the lifecycle process?
Fruit
Are tomatillos tomatoes?
No, but they are apart of the nightshade family
What ingredients were in our salsa?
Tomatoes, onions, garlic, jalapeno's & lemon juice
Which tomato is the most ripe, a store-bought tomato, or a homegrown tomato?
Homegrown
How many different varieties of tomatoes are there?
over 10,000