Tomato facts, uses and history. Posted: September 5, 2024 | Last updated: July 10, 2025. Micahel Marks talks about all things tomatoes in this segment of What's on Season with Michael Marks.

The tomato is a very popular fruit/vegetable. Tomatoes are high in many nutrients, and also contain a cancer-fighting substance called lycopene. The tomato is a very popular fruit/vegetable.

Tomato nutrition facts. Fresh tomatoes are low in carbs and high in water content. The carb content consists mainly of simple sugars and insoluble fibers. Tomatoes have a water content of around 95%.

Tomato prices could rise as early as Monday as a long-standing trade deal between the U.S. Commerce Department and Mexico is set to expire.

Janet Kiddoo, a plant lover in Northridge, sent an email regarding a new innovation in tomato growing. Through conventional plant breeding methods — with no GMO (genetically modified organism ...