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TAMATO
Basic Information
Scientific name:
Solanum lycopersicum
Origination/history:
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Early Aztecs around 700 A.D
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Native to the Americas;
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The Europeans introduced this fruit when the early explorers set sail to discover new lands in the 16th century
Conditions for growing
Tomatoes grows best in slightly acidic soil with full sun and an environment that ranges from 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit
Function
Edible
For medicine
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Tomato is used for preventing cancer due to it containing a chemical called lycopene, which is thought to play a role in preventing cancer
Fun Facts
There are around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes worldwide and are the official state vegetable of New Jersey while tomato juice is the official state beverage of Ohio.
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