Tag Archives: Tomatoes
Functional Foods Without any Assembly Required
By Kevin Dietmeyer, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student When you buy something it’s important to you that it’s functional, right? You want something that works and if there’s some assembly required then the functionality of that product is … Continue reading
What’s in Season in May?
It’s May which means Mother’s Day brunches, Memorial Day cookouts, and even more Arizona-grown delicious fruits and vegetables to your local farmers’ markets and grocery store aisles. This time of year it is even easier than ever to find locally … Continue reading
50 Things to Do with Peas
Although most people consider the green pea to be a vegetable, it is actually a fruit. This is even stranger when you consider that it is a plant that prefers colder weather, which is unusual for fruit plants. The edible … Continue reading
Ask a Farmer: Why are Tomatoes Picked Green in Commercial Production?
Questions Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers: Response to AZ Mom Question #8 “Why are tomatoes picked green in commercial production?” This is a great question! Thank you for the opportunity to share some of our expertise. The fruit is … Continue reading
How to Grow Your Own Tomatoes
When it comes to home gardening, tomatoes are one of the plants that everyone seems to want to grow. They are nutritious, delicious, and you can grow a lot of them in a small amount of space. You can make … Continue reading