New research uncovers reversal of evolution in island plants. On the younger, volcanic islands of the Galápagos, wild tomato ...

Shape: Cherry tomatoes are round, while grape tomatoes are more oval-shaped. “Grape tomatoes look more like grapes and are typically smaller in size than cherry tomatoes,” says Mastronardi. Cherry ...

Choosing genetically diverse grape vines can increase disease risk, but Lilian Bérillon believes they produce richer wines. Many renowned wine producers agree.

The dish known as salad is said to date back to the ancient Roman habit of dipping romaine lettuce in salt — “herbe salata” means “salted leaves.” Now, centuries after the concept originated in ...

Slicing tomatoes are still the most popular tomatoes, and yes, old heritage varieties, like Black Prince and Cherokee Purple, continue to hold the edge on flavour. However, many take 80 to 90 days ...

The world of tomato varieties is vast and fascinating. Learn about the key types to grow in your garden, tailored to your preferences and space.

Another important consideration when selecting tomato varieties is disease resistance. Tomatoes are susceptible to many common plant diseases and modern plant breeding efforts have focused heavily on ...

No wonder Syrah is believed to be one of the varieties the Roman armies took with them everywhere they went.” You can reach Wine Writer Peg Melnik at 707-521-5310 or [email protected].

The proof is in the pudding — or, gravy — but it bears worth asking: Why are Jersey tomatoes so good? Is it the soil, the climate, the freshness or the varieties we grow here?

Essential types of tomatoes There are over 10,000 known varieties of tomatoes worldwide. But the ones found in most grocery stores fall into eight broad categories. Globe tomatoes Globe tomatoes are ...