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To: Ish who wrote (100851)	4/9/2005 6:26:20 PM
From: Grainne	Respond to of 108807

I don't think it's really true what you say about people wanting to get tomatoes home before they rot, to the extent that they will compromise flavor. Farmers' markets and stores that sell organic tomatoes represent a growing segment of the market. Sustainable agriculture in general is on the rise. I think more people realize they have choices, and are demanding flavorful tomatoes and heirloom varieties as well. What I see when I go to big supermarkets are tomatoes that are hard and not really truly red on the inside. Also tasteless. There is no universal human rule that all people must eat tasteless tomatoes much of the year. There are other options available. I think as more people realize this, farmers will have to meet the demand. Certainly you can grow hydroponic tomatoes anywhere, and the ones in my locale are really good, unlike in the past.