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where do tomatoes come from?
they come from south and central America.
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Where were tomatoes seeds brought from?
They were brought from Mexico to Spain by those early explorers.
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smallest type of tomatoes?
spoon tomatoes
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What are the healthy benefits to eating tomatoes?
vitamins C and K, potassium and fiber
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when is a good time to plant tomatoes?
The late spring
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Is a tomato a fruit or vegetable?
its a fruit
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in France what were the name they called the tomatoes?
The love apple
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how many varieties of tomatoes are there?
over 10,000
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Are there myths about tomatoes if so what was the myth?
yes they were once thought to be poisonous.
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When you water the tomato plant what's the best spot to water to prevent diseases?
the base of the plant
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true or false are tomatoes always red?
false, they can be red,pink,green and many more.
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who cultivated tomatoes?
The indigenous people cultivated them
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What type of tomato is this ?
Beefsteak tomato
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How often should you water tomatoes?
1-2 inches of water per week.
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What is the recommended depth to plant the seedlings?
up to its first set of leaves
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True or false have tomatoes seedlings been grown in space before?
true
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in the early 1900 what president grew tomatoes in his garden?
Thomas Jefferson reportedly grew tomatoes in his vegetable garden
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What kind of tomato is this?
plum tomatoes
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When should you harvest tomatoes?
When they are fully colored and firm
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what herb is planted near tomatoes to get rid of pests?
Basil
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Where was the largest tomatoes grown?
Oklahoma
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tomatoes originate from?
Peru
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what type of tomato is this?
Fresh herloom
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whats a famous dish that prominently features tomatoes?
Pizza!!
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how far should you go when you plant a tomato seed?
1/4 inch into the ground