Tomato Time!!!!

Hello Fellow Foodies,

This is such an exciting time of year. We get to start the tomato process!

As a child growing up in the Midwest, some of my favorite memories are of beautiful, red, succulent homegrown tomatoes. A crop grown annually by those who came before me and produced a tomato that you ate like an apple. They made their debut in all shapes and sizes, but the flavor and quality was beyond compare. I feel some of the best knowledge gained is by closing your mouth and opening your ears. My Grandma Allard and Grandpa Penrod had the same growing tip only with varying methods. Adding mineral salts to the soil naturally enhances the flavor of the tomato.

It is commonly known that tomatoes like to be watered long and slow with less frequency. Grandpa Penrod cut a milk gallon in half and added mineral salts with water. The holes in the bottom were very small so the plant was fed salt water ever so slowly. I loved his tomatoes. Grandma Allard on the other hand would sprinkle a handful of mineral salt in with the seedling and soil she was planting. Her garden was full and beautiful with equally delicious and bountiful tomatoes. I was blessed to be surrounded by such tried and true wisdom and character. I wish nothing more than to grow quality to their standards. Happy planting!

Until Next Time

Eat Healthy and be Happy!

The Healthy Foodie Fanatic