Among growers who cultivate fruit and vegetable crops, tomatoes have been the most popular among our readers for years and that doesn’t look like it’s going to change any time soon. This year, 80% of tomato growers reported that they’re anticipating an increase in sales volume this year, building on the success of last year when the majority of growers also anticipated bigger sales.
When it comes to what growers want, quality, flavor, yield and disease resistance are still topping the list of most important qualities, as they have for the past two State of the Tomato Market reports. To see more on what fellow greenhouses are growing and how, read on.
-Kate Spirgen
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