However , even in areas where the climate supported growing tomatoes , their habit of growing to the ground suggested low status .
The tomato 's ability to mutate and create new and different varieties helped contribute to its success and spread throughout Italy .
Even in areas where the climate supported growing tomatoes , their habit of growing to the ground suggested low status .
The tomato 's ability to mutate and create new and different varieties helped contribute to its success and spread throughout Italy .