Went to visit my parents this afternoon and my dad proudly showed me this absolute monster of a tomato he grew. I have never seen anything like this before, is it the type of tomato or just a mutation?
by Delbot420
28 Comments
PippaPrue
That is catfacing. Catfacing is a common disorder in tomatoes that results in misshapen fruit, often with deep grooves, scars, and a distorted appearance, as seen in your dad’s tomato.
Causes of Catfacing: Catfacing is often caused by exposure to cold temperatures during the early stages of flower development. When the tomato plant experiences temperatures below 60°F, especially during the night, it can interfere with the normal development of the flowers, leading to irregularly shaped fruit. Some heirloom and beefsteak tomato varieties are more prone to catfacing due to their genetic makeup. These varieties tend to produce larger fruits, which are more susceptible to developmental issues. Inconsistent or incomplete pollination can also lead to catfacing, where only parts of the fruit develop properly, while others do not. Other environmental stresses, such as drought, poor soil conditions, or uneven watering, can exacerbate the condition.
While catfacing affects the appearance of the tomato, it does not usually affect the taste. The tomato is still perfectly edible, though it may be more difficult to prepare due to its irregular shape.
ooojaeger
Having impure thoughts
jh937hfiu3hrhv9
I cut through the center of the affected parts. It makes it easier to cut off the bad bits.
Blu_Mew
I thought this was a AI generated photo of a tomato hand for a second… Damn skynet, I cannot even scroll “reddit” without mentally filtering out Potential AI photos.
Arugula2803
I would enter that tomato into the Ugliest Tomato contest at my county fair
Foveace
He bed his sister
Potomacker
You’ve not mentioned the variety. Some tomato types are simply more prone to catfacing and they tend to be the tastier types
Buddhasay
Aliens!
Strong_Ground_4410
Is it possible that it is the result of a mega bloom?
MIKET330
Inbred tomato
mindloyal234
Post a picture when you cut into it. I’m sure the inside structure is epic.
Fluid-Chapter-155
My husband and I call those extra buttholes
sexywheat
Biblically accurate tomato 🍅👼
stoneybear13
I think your loom has too many heirs
TheAngryCheeto
Satan
HeyPickleRick
Looks like The Goonies fathered a child with Veggie Tales.
ResolveShoddy7082
That is what you call it in depth response to a question. Very good very good.
hudsoncress
Tomatoes don’t need your judgement
Seeksp
A variety of things but certain varieties of heirlooms are especially prone to it. Sometimes with inconsistent watering it can aggravate it.
Own-Let2789
I bet you could still get at least one good slice outta that for a juicy BLT.
Bludiamond56
Fist full of fruit
RooboyAussieOakman
Masturbation
MasonBeeArt
Eldritch gods
megaThan0S
Genetic alteration
Angxlz
Traveler tomatoes!!!
Wooden_Underpants
catbamhel
It’s REALLY cool. I love it. I’d buy that at a market.
TotallyListening
Clearly that tomato was trying to take over the world by developing a brain first. It would forever be linked to all tomato vines in the world and direct a whole army of tomatoes to lead all of us humans into submission.
28 Comments
That is catfacing. Catfacing is a common disorder in tomatoes that results in misshapen fruit, often with deep grooves, scars, and a distorted appearance, as seen in your dad’s tomato.
Causes of Catfacing: Catfacing is often caused by exposure to cold temperatures during the early stages of flower development. When the tomato plant experiences temperatures below 60°F, especially during the night, it can interfere with the normal development of the flowers, leading to irregularly shaped fruit. Some heirloom and beefsteak tomato varieties are more prone to catfacing due to their genetic makeup. These varieties tend to produce larger fruits, which are more susceptible to developmental issues. Inconsistent or incomplete pollination can also lead to catfacing, where only parts of the fruit develop properly, while others do not. Other environmental stresses, such as drought, poor soil conditions, or uneven watering, can exacerbate the condition.
While catfacing affects the appearance of the tomato, it does not usually affect the taste. The tomato is still perfectly edible, though it may be more difficult to prepare due to its irregular shape.
Having impure thoughts
I cut through the center of the affected parts. It makes it easier to cut off the bad bits.
I thought this was a AI generated photo of a tomato hand for a second… Damn skynet, I cannot even scroll “reddit” without mentally filtering out Potential AI photos.
I would enter that tomato into the Ugliest Tomato contest at my county fair
He bed his sister
You’ve not mentioned the variety. Some tomato types are simply more prone to catfacing and they tend to be the tastier types
Aliens!
Is it possible that it is the result of a mega bloom?
Inbred tomato
Post a picture when you cut into it. I’m sure the inside structure is epic.
My husband and I call those extra buttholes
Biblically accurate tomato 🍅👼
I think your loom has too many heirs
Satan
Looks like The Goonies fathered a child with Veggie Tales.
That is what you call it in depth response to a question. Very good very good.
Tomatoes don’t need your judgement
A variety of things but certain varieties of heirlooms are especially prone to it. Sometimes with inconsistent watering it can aggravate it.
I bet you could still get at least one good slice outta that for a juicy BLT.
Fist full of fruit
Masturbation
Eldritch gods
Genetic alteration
Traveler tomatoes!!!
It’s REALLY cool. I love it. I’d buy that at a market.
Clearly that tomato was trying to take over the world by developing a brain first. It would forever be linked to all tomato vines in the world and direct a whole army of tomatoes to lead all of us humans into submission.