Gerard knew the tomato was eaten in Spain and Italy .
Gerard 's Herbal , published in 1597 , and largely plagiarized from continental sources , is also one of the earliest discussions of the tomato in England .
Gerard 's Herbal knew the tomato was eaten in Spain and Italy .
Gerard 's Herbal , published in 1597 , and largely plagiarized from continental sources , is also one of the earliest discussions of the tomato in England .