The sticky substance from the trichomes is called tomato tar. This sugary residue can be challenging to wash off your hands!
August 16, 2025
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The juicy, weird and wonderful secrets of the tomato
Tomatoes may be the highlight of the summer garden, but beneath their shiny red skins lies a world full of strange, fantastic, and astonishing facts.