Tomatoes are the quintessential summer fruit. Yes, in the botanical world, they are fruit (flowers and seeds), but they are commonly known as vegetables. Beyond the identity crisis, tomatoes are ...

Ruby red tomatoes are the perfect complement to any sandwich, pasta or pizza. Although cherry, plum and beefsteak tomatoes are the most common varieties in the supermarket, there are more than 75 ...

As summer progresses and the days are hotter, we may find our tomato plants are heavy with beautiful, juicy tomatoes. We may start to wonder, is the tomato a fruit or a vegetable? You may be surprised ...

Scientists have decoded the molecular pathway behind the striking yellow petals of Camellia nitidissima and applied these insights to boost the nutritional profile of tomatoes.

"How can I keep squirrels from eating the tomatoes in my garden?" my caller asked. After answering his tomato canning questions, I wasn't expecting a gardening question. "You need to get some dogs to ...

As a kid, I couldn't watch 10 minutes of television without seeing a Campbell's tomato soup commercial. I remember the bowls of bright red tomato soup lighting up my screen while the ad's catchy ...

Q: I took two dying white tomato plants from the food bank earlier this summer, and they are thriving in my garden. The plants are very heavy and very tall. How will I know when they are ripe enough ...

Organically grown tomatoes are more nutritious in some ways than the conventionally grown variety, a new study from Brazil suggests. The results show that organically grown tomatoes, while smaller, ...

With its stylish garnish of fresh basil, this soup makes a delicious side dish or a bistro-style dinner you can serve with crusty bread and a salad.

Last year tomato producers reacted strongly to claims by food processors that cooked tomatoes are a better source of antioxidants than raw. New research released this week looks set to fire the debate ...

September, with its beautiful clear skies and almost sweater weather, signals the beginning of the end to some summer plants. However, tomatoes still have a few good weeks left. Often the green ones ...