06/25/2026
Welcome to this week’s ! 🍅
As promised previously, we’re picking back up the series this week.
Let’s dive into some fun and fascinating facts about our new tomato variety, orange cherry tomatoes.
Orange cherry tomatoes are sweet, sun-kissed, and juicy. They’re often described as garden candy.
☀️ Fun Facts:
• The “Tangerine” Mutation: Their bright orange color comes from a recessive gene mutation originally dubbed “tangerine”
• Candy in the Garden: Varieties like Sun Gold and Sunsugar are famous for being incredibly sweet and fruity, often called garden candy, making them sweeter than their red cousins.
• A Vitamin A Super-Boost: Orange varieties take the lead for eye and skin health! They are packed with beta-carotene, which your body converts directly into Vitamin A
• Better-Absorbed Nutrients: Red tomatoes get their color from lycopene, but orange cherry tomatoes feature a unique form of this antioxidant that the human body can absorb and utilize much more easily
• The “Poison” Myth: Believe it or not, when tomatoes first made their way from South America to Europe, people thought they were poisonous! Aren’t you glad the myth was just a myth?
🍅 How to Use Them:
• Pop ‘em fresh: Perfect to eat straight off the vine
• Toss in salads: Mix with mozzarella, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic for a quick appetizer
• Toss in pasta: Slightly cooking them enhances their natural sweetness and makes for a delicious, fresh sauce
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