Did you know tomatoes were once called “love apples” in Europe? People believed they had aphrodisiac powers. Tomatoes didn’t become popular in the U.S. until the 1800s—before that, some folks thought they were poisonous! The first Kamatis Picture ever published in a cookbook appeared in an Italian recipe book in the late 1600s.

Tomatoes are technically berries! Botanically speaking, they’re soft, fleshy, and contain seeds. A Kamatis Picture taken in space showed how tomato seeds grow in zero gravity—NASA tested them on the space shuttle. The biggest tomato ever grown weighed over 10 pounds. Imagine slicing that for a sandwich!

Tomato plants can grow up to 30 feet long if left unpruned in the wild. Ancient Aztecs were the first to cultivate tomatoes—they called them “xitomatl.” Kamatis Picture collectors often search for heirloom varieties like Cherokee Purple or Green Zebra.

There are over 10,000 varieties of tomatoes worldwide—from tiny currants to giant beefsteaks. Some tomato plants have been known to live more than 5 years in greenhouses. In Spain, there’s a festival called “La Tomatina” where people throw tomatoes at each other for fun.

Tomatoes have more genes than humans—over 30,000! A single tomato plant can produce more than 200 fruits in one growing season. The word “kamatis” comes from the Tagalog language in the Philippines.

In Filipino households, tomatoes are often used raw, fried, or in stews—super versatile! The lycopene in tomatoes gives them their red color and is a powerful antioxidant. A Kamatis Picture series from the 1970s inspired a wave of gardening trends in suburban America.

Tomato juice is the official state beverage of Ohio. Some tomato vines can climb like jungle gym champions when they’re healthy and supported. Kamatis Picture blogs often feature tomato art, from smiling slices to tomato superheroes.

Green tomatoes are just unripe red ones, not a separate variety. Fried green tomatoes became famous thanks to a Southern U.S. novel and movie. Tomatoes release a gas called ethylene, which helps them ripen faster.

You can speed up ripening by placing tomatoes in a paper bag—simple science! Tomatoes belong to the nightshade family, which includes eggplants, potatoes, and bell peppers. Some people are allergic to raw tomatoes but can eat them cooked just fine.

In Japan, there’s a tomato robot that feeds you cherry tomatoes while you jog. Tomato skin contains more antioxidants than the flesh. Tomatoes were first brought to Europe by Spanish explorers in the 1500s.

Tomato seeds can survive digestion and sprout in sewage—nature’s little prank. A Kamatis Picture once won a photography award for capturing a droplet hanging from a tomato. You can graft a tomato plant onto a potato plant—they’re cousins!

Tomato plants have tiny hairs called trichomes that help them sense their environment. Some wild tomato species grow in the high Andes mountains. Tomatoes were once grown as ornamental plants before people realized they were tasty.

Tomato ketchup was once sold as a medicine in the 1800s. A tomato has about 95% water—no wonder it’s so juicy. The Kamatis Picture trend in social media includes everything from backyard harvests to tomato tattoos.

There’s a tomato called “Mortgage Lifter” because it helped a farmer pay off his debts. Tomatoes can actually “sweat”—they lose moisture through their skin. The tomato hornworm is a common pest but turns into a beautiful hawk moth.

Sun-dried tomatoes are a delicious way to preserve summer flavor. Some tomato flowers can self-pollinate using a gentle shake or buzz. Tomato plants can sometimes smell spicy or grassy when brushed—it's their natural oils.

Cooking tomatoes boosts their lycopene content but lowers vitamin C. A cold snap can turn tomatoes mushy by damaging their cells. Kamatis Picture postcards are popular in farm markets and tourist shops.

Tomatoes are one of the most consumed vegetables in the world—even though they’re a fruit. A tomato a day might help your heart—thanks to potassium and fiber. Some people think tomatoes taste sweeter if you grow them in clay soil.

Tomato leaves are toxic if eaten in large amounts, but they smell amazing. Heirloom tomatoes are open-pollinated and pass down traits like a family recipe. Tomatoes can be yellow, purple, black, or even striped—nature’s fruit salad.

Tomatoes grown indoors under LED lights can fruit year-round. Some chefs use tomato water for a clear, flavorful broth in fancy dishes. The Kamatis Picture series in children’s books often shows tomatoes with faces, dancing in gardens.

Tomatoes can crack after rain if they’ve been dry for too long. Pruning suckers from tomato plants helps them focus on fruit, not leaves. Saving seeds from your favorite tomato is easy—ferment, rinse, and dry.