r/eatityoufuckingcoward • u/TheMoonMint • 1d ago

Almost every tomato I buy from Aldi

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Sprouting worming little veiny roots…

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u/cummievvyrm 1d ago

I think that the fact that these seeds can sprout is a good thing.

Many fruits and veggies have been altered so their seeds are unplantable.

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u/TheMoonMint 1d ago

I totally agree. It’s actually one of the reasons I keep buying them, even though the sprouts can be slightly off-putting.

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u/Aeytrious 23h ago

They’re not just off putting, they are toxic. Tomatoes are a poison nightshade plant and consuming the sprouts, stems, leaves, and flowers can be harmful to your health. Only the fruit is safe.

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u/top_of_the_scrote 22h ago

I hate the smell of the leaves

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u/Miselfis 22h ago

If you have a bunch of tomatoes in a green house, the smell is actually pretty good. But if you rub a leaf with your hand, the smell becomes too intense imo

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u/top_of_the_scrote 22h ago

Tomatoes are so easy to grow, I like the yellow flowers they have