Round tomato seeds

Common name: Round Tomato Scientific name: Solanum lycopersicum Other names: Tomato – Ootah Tomato is a plant belonging to the nightshade family, with large green leaves, many branched stems, 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 from nematodes and wilt diseases, well-drained, and can tolerate salinity up to 2.5 EC, producing a good crop; yields gradually decrease as salinity increases beyond that. It is sensitive to frost and drought, and should be watered regularly. • Method of cultivating tomatoes: propagated by seeds planted at a depth of 1 cm from 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 multiple health benefits. • Original homeland of tomatoes: South America, from where it spread to all parts of the world.