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Tomatoes sold in grocery stores have a mutation that reduces the photosynthesis of the fruit in order for them to ripen more evenly red. It's supposedly respons
by qbrass 9y ago
Tomatoes sold in grocery stores have a mutation that reduces the photosynthesis of the fruit in order for them to ripen more evenly red. It's supposedly responsible for 10-15% less sugar on it's own. Picking them early means even less time for the plant to contribute to the fruit.
- macawfish 9y agoThere's also the problem of depleted soil. I bought some organic heirloom tomatoes from Mexico (out of season here) that were as bland and spongy as any McDonald's tomato.