5 Interesting Tomato Facts

The Name

The Spanish word tomate is the source of the English word "tomato."

Love Apples

Tomatoes were called "love apples" by the French because they thought they were aphrodisiacs.

Fruits

Although it is sometimes referred to as a vegetable, a tomato is a fruit in theory.

Varieties

Over 3,000 distinct heritage or legacy tomato varieties are reportedly cultivated now in various parts of the world.

Colours

They might be white, black, pink, purple, red, or yellow.

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