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 ====== Tomato Catalog ====== ====== Tomato Catalog ======
  
-The Tomato catalog celebrates one of the most beloved and genetically diverse fruiting plants in the world. Centered on Solanum lycopersicum, this collection spans classic beefsteak and plum tomatoes, a wide array of cherry and grape tomatoes in many colors and flavors, as well as wild relatives including currant tomatoes and other hardy species. From sweet bite-sized cherries to large slicing types and unique striped or pigmented heirlooms, these pages explore the rich culinary potential, genetic heritage, and growing possibilities of tomatoes and their close wild kin.+The **Tomato** is one of the most beloved and genetically diverse fruiting plants in the world. This collection spans classic [[tomato:beefsteak|beefsteak]] and [[tomato:plum|plum]] tomatoes, a wide array of cherry and grape tomatoes in many colors and flavors, as well as wild relatives including [[tomato:wild:currant|currant tomatoes]] and other hardy species. From sweet bite-sized cherries to large slicing types and unique striped or pigmented heirlooms, these pages explore the rich culinary potential, genetic heritage, and growing possibilities of tomatoes and their close wild kin.
  
  
  
-===== Tomato Species & Cultivars =====+===== Tomato Cultivars & Species =====
  
 ==== Common Tomato ==== ==== Common Tomato ====
  
-The common commercial tomato **//Solanum lycopersicum//** comes in many different shapes, sizes & flavor variations. There are so many tomatoes that there is definitely one right for you:+The common commercial tomato //(also known as **Solanum lycopersicum**)// comes in many different shapes, sizes & flavor variations. There are so many tomatoes that there is definitely one right for you:
  
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 ==== Cherry & Grape Tomatoes ==== ==== Cherry & Grape Tomatoes ====
  
-Most cherry & grape tomatoes descend from //S. lycopersicum//, but many of them are hybrids with wild tomatoes, usually the [[tomato:wild:currant|Currant Tomato]]. This gives them the sweetness of heirloom cultivars, combined with the bite-size convenience of wild tomatoes:+Most **cherry & grape tomatoes** descend from //S. lycopersicum//, but many of them are hybrids with wild tomatoes, usually the [[tomato:wild:currant|Currant Tomato]]. This gives them the sweetness of heirloom cultivars, combined with the bite-size convenience of wild tomatoes:
  
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 ==== Wild Tomatoes ==== ==== Wild Tomatoes ====
  
-Primordial tomatoes. While not easily commercialized, some of them make great backyard plants. Their hardiness & genetic diversity make them great hybridization candidates for breeding disease & pest resistant tomatoes:+Primordial tomato species. While not easily commercialized, some of them make great backyard plants. Their hardiness & genetic diversity make them promising hybridization candidates for breeding disease & pest resistance:
  
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 ===== Culinary Use ===== ===== Culinary Use =====
  
-Tomatoes are among the most versatile fruits in the kitchen, used both raw and cooked across countless global cuisines. The collection includes firm-fleshed plum and paste types ideal for sauces, drying, and canning; juicy beefsteak and slicing tomatoes perfect for fresh eating, sandwiches, and salads; and sweet, flavorful cherry and grape tomatoes that shine in snacks, roasting, or salads. Many heirloom and colored varieties offer complex flavors ranging from rich and balanced to intensely sweet or slightly tangy. Wild relatives and currant types can add unique aromatic notes, while green (unripe) tomatoes are traditionally fried or pickled. The broad diversity supports everything from fresh caprese to slow-simmered sauces, salsas, and preserves.+Tomatoes are among the most versatile fruits in the kitchen, used both raw and cooked across countless global cuisines. Firm-fleshed plum and paste types are ideal for sauces, drying, and canning. Juicy beefsteak and slicing tomatoes are perfect for fresh eating, sandwiches, and salads. And sweet, flavorful cherry & grape tomatoes shine in snacks, roasting, or salads. Many heirloom and colored varieties offer complex flavors ranging from rich and balanced to intensely sweet or slightly tangy. Wild relatives and currant types can add unique aromatic notes, while green //(unripe)// tomatoes are traditionally fried or pickled. The broad diversity supports everything from fresh caprese to slow-simmered sauces, salsas, and preserves.
  
  
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