ქედის მუნიციპალიტეტში გავრცელებული პომიდორი

Keda is a historical part of Adjara, which is distinguished by its ladscape, nature and historical places. Agriculture has long been practiced in Keda, there are special crops that are mainly cultivated only here. Mountainous Adjara has always been one of the most distinguished corners in terms of yield. The development of the Keda is mainly related to tourism and agriculture. Although agriculture in Keda is historically developed, it doesn’t repreent a significant source of income for many families. The reason for this is tomato as representative of “solanium” family. Its homeland is South America.
Tomato was introduced to Europe by Columbus, where it was originally cited as an ornamental plant.
Nowdays tomato production occupies the first place in the world, among vegetable crops.Tomato is characterized by good taste and high nutritional value, which is determinal value, which is determined by the content of carbohydrates, organic acids and mineral salts. The fruit of tomato contains 85-96% water and 3.5 – 10.5% dry substances. Although it was introduced in most countries only 100 years ago, it is one of the most important crops among vegetables. Althout it represents a perennial grass and shrub-herbaceous plant, in agriculture is introduced its annual form. The fruits come in a variety of shapes and colors (mostly red).