The quality choice for tomato lovers.
We have become masters at cultivating high-quality local greenhouse produce. For the last 30 years, we have been picking our tomatoes and strawberries at the perfect ripeness to satisfy local fresh fruit lovers.
Our Products
Our Tomatoes in Figures
163
acres of greenhouse tomatoes, including 22 acres of organic
33
million pounds of tomatoes harvested each year
10
tomato varieties
20
acres of greenhouse strawberries
Frequently asked questions
Many still ask themselves whether they should store their tomatoes in the refrigerator to prevent them from becoming overripe too quickly, or at room temperature in the pantry or on the counter.
The truth is: Never store your tomatoes in the refrigerator. Cold temperatures will alter their delicious flavour, making the flesh mealy and less juicy. The ideal spot to store them is in your pantry or on the counter.
Yes. Savoura tomatoes are locally grown without genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Our varieties were developed through conventional breeding, not GMOs. Savoura Bio is also certified by Ecocert Canada.
Of course! If your tomatoes are getting too ripe and you don’t plan to eat them soon, freeze them immediately instead than throwing them away. You can use them later as a replacement for canned tomatoes in a slow-cook dish like homemade tomato soup or sauce.
A ripe tomato can be stored for up to seven days on the counter. However, make sure to keep them away from direct sunlight to maximize shelf life.
Have you ever noticed small green-and-white shoots growing inside a tomato? Those are the tomato seeds starting to sprout.
Although tomato seed germination is quite rare, tomatoes remain the most likely fruit to sprout on the inside. This phenomenon is most common when tomatoes are very ripe and stored in a place too warm.
Typically, if a tomato is picked at peak ripeness and stored in good conditions, the naturally occurring abscisic acid (ABA) in the tomato should prevent seed germination. ABA is a plant hormone that stops seed germination. As the tomato ripens, its abscisic acid content diminishes until it completely disappears.
Now, is a tomato whose seeds have sprouted still edible? The answer is yes, as long as there are no visual or olfactory signs of deterioration. Although it poses no health risks, germination may slightly disrupt taste. It is a matter of personal preference. to decide whether germination is too advanced for you to enjoy the tomato, but hold no concerns for your health.
