lectins are proteins that bind to carbohydrates or sugars. They reside on the surface of cells and can act as a natural form of defense in many species, including humans. But many people are also very sensitive to lectins and can’t tolerate foods with them, including tomatoes. The main lectin in tomato is called a …
If you are reading this, you’ve probably seen the hype online but are rainbow tomatoes real? In the world we live in, nothing much can be said to be impossible. This is the impression you get when you see sellers on Amazon, eBay, Alibaba, and other online platforms selling seeds that produce rainbow flowers. Are …
How long do tomato plants live exactly? In this article, we are going to explore this topic and see how long you can expect a tomato plant to live. Whether it’s your first attempt at growing tomatoes or you are trying to figure out ways of increasing the lifespan of your tomatoes, you really want …
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Is broccoli a fruit or vegetable? This is going to be the focus of this article as we take a deep dive into this issue and hopefully leave you with a better understanding of how to classify it. The debate over what constitutes a fruit or vegetable has virtually gone on for centuries. I’m sure …
Is Okra a fruit or vegetable? It’s more common a question than you could imagine but what could be the reasoning behind this seemingly ludicrous debate? Well, it may not actually be as farfetched as one would imagine as you will see from this article. At first glance and just by basic reasoning, okra surely …
Is a pineapple fruit or vegetable? Believe it or not, this question is asked quite often. In this article, we are going to get to the root of this question to establish what the answer to this question is. Pineapples are a tasty, regular part of our diet including on pizza, salads and other favorite …
This article is about the answer to a question many have asked. It’s not just a “yes” or “no”. Wheat can be classified as both a vegetable and a grain. It depends on how you categorize it, but for this post, let’s turn to the dictionary for an answer. Merriam-Webster defines wheat as “a plant …
What is Chinese Lantern Plant? The name “Chinese lantern” was commonly given because the orange pods that look like paper boxes with small candles inside look like Chinese blades. Physalis alkekengi (Chinese Lantern plant) is native to southern Europe, southern Asia, and Japan. The season of interest occurs for the first time when the plant …
A tomato is a fruit that belongs to the Solanaceae or nightshade family. The fruit is used in many dishes of diverse cuisines. In addition, it is widely used as a vegetable. A tomato plant can grow up to 6 feet high and has dark green leaves and green fruit. The plant requires a lot …
What is the Goji Berry plant? The scientific name of the Goji Berry plant is the Lycium barbarum, which belongs to the family Solanaceae. The common names of the Goji Berry plant are wolfberry, common Lycium, Kuko, Litchi, etc. This plant is native to China, Russia, Turkey, and Japan. This plant is hardiness in zones 4-8. …