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June 15, 2026

The Tomato in England

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It took around 130 years from 1590, and the first records of tomato plants in England, to recipes for them becoming relatively common, in the 1720s.

Why?

The stories you may have heard are probably wrong.

Listen to Dr Serin Quinn explain what really caused the delay.

Take care

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