They can be red, yellow, pink, purple, black, or white.
It is estimated that over 3,000 different heirloom or legacy tomato varieties are currently grown around the world.
A tomato is technically a fruit, although it is also considered a vegetable.
Tomatoes were initially brought to Europe in the 16th century.
The French also believed tomatoes were aphrodisiacs and dubbed them "love apples."
Historically, China has been the largest producer of tomatoes, accounting for roughly one-quarter of global production.
The English term for tomato is derived from the Spanish word tomate.