What Kind of Tomatoes Taste Sweet?
If you cook with tomatoes often and want to add them to your garden, it's best to choose tomato types that fit your tastes. For sugary dishes or savory meals with a tinge of sweetness, specific tomatoes deserve a place in your garden. Does this Spark an idea?
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Size
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Typically, the smaller the tomato, the sweeter it will be. For instance, the champion, a hybrid tomato that is medium or large, is only mildly sweet and has a meaty flavor, according to Washington State University. The garden peach tomato, however, is smaller than the Champion variety and is much sweeter, with a slightly tangy aftertaste -- similar to an actual peach.
Types
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There are several types of sweet tomatoes to choose from based on your culinary needs. For example, the sugardrop tomato, developed in Spain, tastes like a sweet fruit and is packed with more nutrition than a cherry tomato, according to The Free Library website. It can be used in both vegetable and fruit salads. The Juliet hybrid tomato is not quite as sweet as a sugardrop but is similar to the Roma tomato and ideal for tomato sauces.
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Considerations
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If you're growing sweet tomatoes, ask the local nursery or garden supply store how to protect your tomato plants from pests, and purchase varieties that are not prone to many diseases. For instance, the tree tomato is generally resistant to pests, but is sometimes attacked by green aphis and needs to be treated as soon as you notice the insects to prevent serious plant damage.
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