Tomatoes
Tomatoes
The tomato is a true American. Having orginated in America, tomatoes spread across the world during the Spanish colonization.
Fun Facts:
Technically a tomato is a fruit, since it is the ripened ovary of a plant. But in 1893 the supreme court ruled in the case of "NIX v. HEDDEN" tomatoes were to be considered vegetables
The Tomato Genetics Stock Center at the University of California, Davis has more than 2,750 genetic varieties of tomatoes.
Seasonality:
California, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Who Grows It
Bill Lyons
Mapes Ranch
Modesto, CA
Don Valpredo
Valpredo Farms
Bakersfield, CA
Fred Williamson
Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce
San Diego, CA
Glen Tanaka
Tanaka Farms
Irvine, CA
Kay Filice
Filice Farms LP
Hollister, CA
Larry Jacobs
Jacobs Farm/Del Cabo
Pescadero, CA
Marco DiMare
DiMare Fresh
Indio, California
Tim LaBrucherie
LaBrucherie Produce
El Centro, CA
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Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1/2 cup chopped or sliced |
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| Amount Per Serving | |
| Calories: 16 | |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat: 0.18g | 0% |
| Cholesterol: 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium: 4mg | 0.17% |
| Total Carbohydrate: 3.53g | 1.18% |
| Dietary Fiber: 1.1 | 0% |
| Sugars: 2.37g | |
| Protein: 0.79g | |
| Vitamin A 15% | Vitamin C 19% |
| Calcium 0.9% | Iron 1.33% |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Source: USDA National Nutrient Database |
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