Plant Profiles

Solanaceae, Tomatoes & Tomatillos Laura Bennett Solanaceae, Tomatoes & Tomatillos Laura Bennett

Slicers

The classic red tomato that is the bases of salsas, sauces, and incredible dishes all around the world, but particularly throughout Central and South America where tomatoes originated from. With less bells and whistles than whimsical cherries or extravagant heirlooms, these ripe red tomatoes will never cease to satisfy.

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Solanaceae, Tomatoes & Tomatillos Laura Bennett Solanaceae, Tomatoes & Tomatillos Laura Bennett

Tomatillos

This shy little green tomato cousin is cozy inside a paper lantern. Known for its acidity and thicker texture, tomatillos are the base of many salsas and other dishes, used both raw and cooked. Ranging from large tomato-sized fruits to small purple tomatillos milperos with varying levels of acidity and sweetness, tomatillos are a staple solanaceous fruit.

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