Definitions

1. noun

A potato that has been grown in conjunction with a tomato plant, taking advantage of the tomato plant’s ability to provide shade for the potato.

“The gardener experimented with growing pomatoes to see how they would affect the yield of both crops.”

2. noun

A type of potato that is grown in the same way as a tomato, often with the two plants being grown in close proximity.

“The farmer cultivated pomatoes in his greenhouse to improve the crop’s flavor and texture.”