pomidorów

Pomidorów is the genitive plural form of the Polish noun pomidor (tomato). It is used in contexts requiring the genitive case, particularly to denote quantity and after numerals or measure expressions. Examples include kil gram pomidorów, dwie sztuki pomidorów, or nie ma pomidorów. The form distinguishes from pomidory, the nominative plural meaning “the tomatoes.” The genitive plural is a common feature of Polish grammar for masculine inanimate nouns and is used in everyday language to express amounts or absence.

Pomidor (tomato) refers to the edible fruit widely cultivated and consumed around the world. Native to western South America, it belongs to the nightshade family (Solanaceae) and is scientifically classified as Solanum lycopersicum. Varieties range from small cherry and grape types to large beefsteaks, with colors including red, yellow, orange, and purple. Tomatoes are grown as annuals in temperate climates, though they can be perennials in warm regions. They are valued for vitamin C, potassium, and the antioxidant lycopene. Common culinary uses include fresh in salads, as a base for sauces, soups, and stews, or preserved as canned tomatoes and paste. Global production is led by countries in Asia, the Americas, and Europe. Crops face pests and diseases such as aphids, whiteflies, blights, and late blight. For storage, tomatoes are best kept at cool temperatures and out of direct moisture, with ripening often completed off the plant.