Tomatoes
Red slicers are very versatile and popular for eating fresh and cooking. The varieties we grow are large, round, beefsteak-types with flesh that is meaty, juicy, flavorful, and sweet! We typically offer large, individual tomatoes that make perfect sandwich slices, as well as smaller tomatoes in quart boxes that are well suited for cooking purposes or small snacks. During peak season we may offer bulk, imperfect tomatoes for canning.
Availability: Regular, July-September
Storage recommendations: Tomatoes keep best at room temperature, protected from direct sunlight. Carefully selecting which tomatoes you purchase will determine how long they will keep. Tomatoes that are softer with more red tones are near to fully ripe and should be used as soon as possible before they develop bad spots. Tomatoes that are firmer with more orange tones are less ripe and may keep up to two weeks as they ripen to full sweetness.
Romas are medium-sized, oblong tomatoes with a similar flavor to typical slicing tomatoes. Due to their firm, meaty flesh with less moisture and smaller seed cavities, romas are particularly suited to cooking purposes such as in sauces, salsas, and as pizza toppings. We typically offer romas in quart boxes. During peak season we may offer bulk, imperfect tomatoes for canning.
Availability: Regular, July-September
Storage recommendations: Tomatoes keep best at room temperature, protected from direct sunlight. Carefully selecting which tomatoes you purchase will determine how long they will keep. Tomatoes that are softer with more red tones are near to fully ripe and should be used as soon as possible before they develop bad spots. Tomatoes that are firmer with more orange tones are less ripe and may keep up to two weeks as they ripen to full sweetness.
Yellow slicer tomatoes have a lower acid content than regular tomatoes, giving them a milder flavor. Large yellow tomatoes are typically offered individually with smaller tomatoes in quart boxes.
Availability: Regular but limited, July-September
Storage recommendations: Tomatoes keep best at room temperature, protected from direct sunlight. Carefully selecting which tomatoes you purchase will determine how long they will keep. Tomatoes that are softer with more deep yellow tones are near to fully ripe and should be used as soon as possible before they develop bad spots. Tomatoes that are firmer with more greenish-yellow tones are less ripe and may keep up to two weeks as they ripen to full sweetness.
Green tomatoes have a strong, tart, and acidic tomato flavor with less sweetness and very firm flesh. They are commonly grilled, fried, or used to make relish.
Availability: Occasional, July-September
Storage recommendations: Tomatoes keep best at room temperature, protected from direct sunlight. Green tomatoes may keep for several weeks, and may ripen somewhat during this period, but will never reach the same degree of flavorful, sweet, full ripeness as a tomato that has been picked with color off of the vine.
Cherry tomatoes are round and small, about 1-1.5" in diameter. Very flavorful, juicy, and sweet, they are perfect for a healthy snack, roasting, or adding to salads. We normally offer cherry tomatoes in pint-sized boxes.
Availability: Regular, July-September
Storage recommendations: Tomatoes keep best at room temperature, protected from direct sunlight. Carefully selecting which tomatoes you purchase will determine how long they will keep. Tomatoes that are softer with more red tones are near to fully ripe and should be used as soon as possible before they develop bad spots. Tomatoes that are firmer with more orange tones are less ripe and may keep up to two weeks as they ripen to full sweetness.
Mountain magic are a campari-type tomato, known for their excellent flavor, superior sweetness, and lower acidity that make them a great snack! They are very juicy, but tend to be firmer and slightly larger than typical cherries, making them more suited to cooking. We normally offer mountain magic tomatoes in pint-sized boxes.
Availability: Regular, July-September
Storage recommendations: Tomatoes keep best at room temperature, protected from direct sunlight. Carefully selecting which tomatoes you purchase will determine how long they will keep. Tomatoes that are softer with more red tones are near to fully ripe and should be used as soon as possible before they develop bad spots. Tomatoes that are firmer with more orange tones are less ripe and may keep up to two weeks as they ripen to full sweetness.
Grape tomatoes are very similar to cherries, but are oblong (about 2" long), and tend to be firmer. We normally offer grape tomatoes in pint-sized boxes.
Availability: Regular, July-September
Storage recommendations: Tomatoes keep best at room temperature, protected from direct sunlight. Carefully selecting which tomatoes you purchase will determine how long they will keep. Tomatoes that are softer with more red tones are near to fully ripe and should be used as soon as possible before they develop bad spots. Tomatoes that are firmer with more orange tones are less ripe and may keep up to two weeks as they ripen to full sweetness.
Yellow grapes are oblong and small (about 1" long) with very high sweetness and low acidity. They make an excellent snack and are very good for roasting and pan-fried. We normally offer grape tomatoes in pint-sized boxes.
Availability: Regular, July-September
Storage recommendations: Tomatoes keep best at room temperature, protected from direct sunlight. Carefully selecting which tomatoes you purchase will determine how long they will keep. Tomatoes that are softer with more deep yellow tones are near to fully ripe and should be used as soon as possible before they develop bad spots. Tomatoes that are firmer with more greenish-yellow tones are less ripe and may keep up to two weeks as they ripen to full sweetness.