Why Homegrown Tomatoes Taste Better

Many people say store-bought tomatoes don't taste like the ones they remember. There are good reasons.

Tomatoes for supermarkets are often picked while still green, so they survive the journey, then ripened later.

Many varieties are also bred to be firm and long-lasting, which can mean less flavor.

Tomatoes picked ripe from the vine and never chilled usually taste sweeter and more aromatic. It is one reason homegrown ones are so prized.