Tomato Season Is Different This Year
9 months ago
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- #agriculture
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- Tomato season in the U.S. peaks in August, offering the best flavor and variety.
- Out-of-season tomatoes, mostly imported from Mexico, are often bland and mealy.
- New tariffs on Mexican tomatoes may increase prices without improving quality.
- Historically, winter tomatoes were a novelty, with Florida leading production despite poor conditions.
- Mexico's greenhouse-grown tomatoes have improved year-round availability and taste.
- Americans continue to consume tomatoes year-round, regardless of quality, due to demand.