What We Grow
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TOMATOES
Consumer Tips
STORAGE
Store tomatoes at room temperature, not in the refrigerator, to preserve their flavour and texture. Keep tomatoes on the vine until ready to use, and wash all produce just before eating to prevent moisture-related decay.
SELECTION
Select tomatoes that are round, full, feel heavy for their size, and are free from bruises and blemishes. The skin should be taut and not shrivelled.
NUTRITION
Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant linked to reduced UV damage and lower cancer risk. They also provide essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, B6, and C, fibre, folate, magnesium, and potassium.
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PEPPERS
Consumer Tips
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CUCUMBERS
Consumer Tips
STORAGE
Store seedless cucumbers in the vegetable crisper and keep the wrap on until ready to eat to retain moisture. Wash cucumbers just before eating to prevent moisture-related decay.
SELECTION
Look for seedless cucumbers with a bright, even colour of skin without dullness or sweating. Avoid seedless cucumbers with blemishes, soft spots, yellowing or that are easily bent.
NUTRITION
Seedless cucumbers are made up of 90% water and provide vitamin C, fibre, magnesium, potassium, and silica. Their edible peel contains most of the nutrients and supports skin health, detoxification, and weight management. Being seedless also makes them easier to digest.
STORAGE
Store peppers in the refrigerator’s vegetable crisper to keep them cool and fresh. Wash peppers just before eating to prevent moisture-related decay.
SELECTION
Choose peppers that are vibrant in colour, firm, and free of blemishes or dark spots. They should feel heavy for their size, indicating freshness.
NUTRITION
Peppers are an excellent source of Vitamin C, with over 250% more Vitamin C than citrus fruits by weight.
In addition to Vitamin C, peppers are a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Dietary Fibre, Folate, Magnesium and Potassium.