Tag Archives: Tomatoes
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
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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
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Tagged Arizona, Fill Your Plate, Garden, gardening, Home, Plant, Soil, Tomato, Tomatoes, Vegetable
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Let’s Talk Tomatoes
Tomatoes may be the most complex vegetable in our refrigerator. For starters, they aren’t really a vegetable at all, at least botanically. But as members of the nightshade family, they are considered vegetables for cooking purposes and in the eyes of the law.
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Tagged Arizona, Aztec, Farm, New World, recipes, South America, Spanish Rice, Tomato, Tomato sauce, Tomatoes
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