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It is grown in temperate climates.It is one of the most popular vegetables as it has multiple health benefits and many culinary possibilities. Its best season is summer, and various varieties are distinguished according to their characteristics and uses:

• Cluster tomatoes and pear tomatoes: for preserves.
• Canary tomatoes: sweet flavor.
• Cherry tomatoes: small and round, with a fruity flavor.
• Green tomatoes: firm-fleshed, for salads.
• Montserrat tomatoes: for salads.
• Raf tomatoes: very flavorful.
• Daniela tomatoes: a variety of ripe tomato, spherical shape, juicy, for grating.
• Rambo tomatoes: greenhouse-grown, juicy and flavorful.

It is rich in vitamins A and C, is antioxidant, and helps detoxify the body. It also contains minerals such as phosphorus, iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, copper, potassium, and sodium. Due to its properties, it is beneficial for preventing infections, for vision, preventing heart diseases, avoiding hypertension, supporting the muscular and nervous systems, and has anti-inflammatory, healing, and diuretic effects.

The tomato is a staple ingredient in our cuisine, consumed in salads, gazpachos, sauces, soups, pastas, rice dishes, jams, etc.