1. Nutritional information Which contains lycopene a chemical that protects against some forms of cancer and sun damage? Radicchio Tomato Spinach Celery

2. Nutritional information

3. Solanaceae

4. Examples Tomatoes Potatoes Egg Plant Bell Peppers Okra Chilli Peppers

5. Nutritional Value Nutrients found in high quantities in Allium Vitamin A: Needed for cells in the eye that detect light. Vitamin C: Formation of collagen. Collagen is used in connective tissues (skin, tendons and ligaments, blood vessels)

6. Nutritional Value Nutrients found in high quantities in Allium Vitamin A: Needed for cells in the eye that detect light. Vitamin C: Formation of collagen. Collagen is used in connective tissues (skin, tendons and ligaments, blood vessels) Folate: Needed in order to make and repair DNA

7. Health Benefits -Contains lycopene that protects against some forms of cancer -Early studies show lycopene absorbed in skin protects against sun damage

8. Soil Requirements For Solanaceae Soil type: -Any well draining soil prefer sandy loam -Does not like soggy soils pH: - Slightly acidic, 5 – 6 Light: - Full sun Temperature: -Warm Weather vegetable (Start indoors in spring 6 weeks before the last frost) Eg. If the last frost is predicted to occur in mid march then seeds need to be planted early February

9. Common Pests Solanaceae pests: -Fungus, -Viruses including the tomato mosaic virus