Round tomato seeds

Common name: Round Tomato Scientific name: Solanum lycopersicum Also known as: Bandoora – Ota The tomato plant belongs to the nightshade family, its leaves are large and green, its stems are many-branched, and it produces the well-known red fruits. • Tomato flower: Its small yellow flowers bloom in spring. • Tomato fruit and seeds: Its medium-sized red fruits are sweet-tasting, weighing up to 300 grams, containing small dark brown seeds inside. • Tomato germination season: Planted at the beginning of spring. • Suitable climate and soil for growing tomatoes: Tomatoes need a warm, moderate climate, with an optimal temperature range between 15-30°C, and growth stops if the temperature drops below 10°C. It thrives in various types of soil from sandy to heavy clay, provided they are free of nematodes and wilt diseases, well-drained, and somewhat tolerant to salinity, producing good yields even at salinity levels up to 2.5 EC, which gradually decreases as salinity increases beyond that. It is sensitive to frost and drought, and should be watered regularly. • Method of growing tomatoes: Propagated by seeds planted 1 cm deep in the soil surface, and can also be fertilized with organic fertilizer at least once to accelerate growth and development. It can also be propagated through seedlings. • Benefits and uses: Used for eating fresh in salads, with many health benefits. • Original homeland of the tomato: South America, from where it spread throughout the world.