Tomatoes On The Vine

Red, green and in-between tomatoes on the vine. In the garden we want fruit to ripen at varying times to ensure a long and even supply over a few weeks or months. In farming, it is desirable to have fruit ripen all at the same time to make harvesting easier. Here lies one of the differences in demands for varieties that seed companies need to cater for.

Tomatoes On The Vine

Red, green and in-between tomatoes on the vine. In the garden we want fruit to ripen at varying times to ensure a long and even supply over a few weeks or months. In farming, it is desirable to have fruit ripen all at the same time to make harvesting easier. Here lies one of the differences in demands for varieties that seed companies need to cater for.