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Idaho Tomatoes

Nothing tastes better than fresh tomatoes that are truly vine-ripened. Although some tomatoes may be available year-round, vine-ripened Idaho tomatoes are only available during the summer growing season—or when grown in a local greenhouse.

Idaho’s farmers produce tomatoes primarily for local markets, which they’re typically harvested when they are truly ripe. Idaho’s warm summer days and brisk cool nights allow the sugar to build inside the tomatoes to produce a sweet and juicy tomato. Tomatoes are also grown locally in greenhouses, extending season availability from early spring through late fall.

BlueRock Farm tomatoes
H&H Farm tomatoes

Tomato Basics

How to pick: Choosing the perfect tomato calls upon multiple senses. You’ll need to inspect, feel and smell your way to the perfect fruit. The best tomatoes are free of blemishes and bruises and should be a deep, bright red. A good tomato is firm enough to resist pressure, but not hard. Touch is also a good way to test heirloom tomatoes, which can be purple, lumpy, tiny, or green even when ripe. The most flavorful tomato will have a fragrant smell. The sweet and earthy smell from the stem of the tomatoes is a clear indicator that you chose your tomato wisely.

How to store: One of the most common food storage mistakes is keeping tomatoes in the refrigerator. Cold temperatures can affect the flavor and texture of a tomato in a matter of days. Instead, store tomatoes in a bowl with stems up. Tomato stems are fragile, so when placed face down, they’re likely to bruise, which leads to rot. Keep tomatoes away from heat and direct sunlight. Tomatoes should keep for at least a week when stored properly.

In Season

26 Organizations

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    Kelley’s Canyon Orchard

    Farm Stand, Producer, RetailerFiler, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Apples
    • Apricots
    • Cherries
    • Melons
    • Peaches
    • Pears
    • Plums
    • Tomatoes
    • You-Pick
    • Idaho Farm Stands

    Payment Types:

    • Cash
    • Credit
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    Cloud Eleven Mountain Farm

    CSA, Farm Stand, Producer, Wholesale VendorMoyie Springs, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Asparagus
    • Basil
    • Beets
    • Carrots
    • Cucumbers
    • Greens
    • Herbs (Fresh)
    • Melons
    • Onions
    • Organics
    • Peaches
    • Peppers
    • Plums
    • Radishes
    • Rhubarb
    • Summer Squash
    • Tomatoes
    • Winter Squash
    • Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
    • Mushrooms
    • Nursery
    • Apples
    • Beans
    • Cherries
    • Crafted Products
    • Lavender
    • Pumpkins
    • Berries
    • Cut Flowers
    • Dried Fruits
    • Farm Tours
    • Education, Access & Advocacy
    • Garlic
    • Herbs (Dried)
    • Jams & Jellies
    • Grapes
    • Pears
    • Peas
    • Potatoes
    • Spices, Rubs & Seasonings
    • Sweet Corn

    Payment Types:

    • Cash
    • Credit
  • Peaceful Belly Logo

    Peaceful Belly Farm

    Crafter/Processor, CSA, Farm Stand, Locally Made, Producer, RetailerCaldwell, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Basil
    • Beans
    • Beets
    • Berries
    • Blackberries
    • Carrots
    • Cider
    • Cucumbers
    • Cut Flowers
    • Dinner
    • Farm Tours
    • Gifts
    • Greenhouses
    • Greens
    • Herbs (Fresh)
    • Lunch
    • Melons
    • Nursery
    • Other Gourmet Foods
    • Peas
    • Peppers
    • Potatoes
    • Summer Squash
    • Tomatoes
    • Watermelon
    • Winter Squash
    • Wreaths
    • Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
    • Idaho Farm Stands

    Payment Types:

    • Cash
    • Credit
    • PayPal
    • SNAP/EBT Benefits
  • tellezfarms (1)

    Tellez Farm

    Wilder, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Beans
    • Melons
    • Peppers
    • Pumpkins
    • Tomatoes
    • Watermelon
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    The Berry Ranch

    Nampa, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Berries
    • Blackberries
    • Blueberries
    • Corn
    • Cucumbers
    • Farm Tours
    • Melons
    • Pumpkin Patches
    • Pumpkins
    • Strawberries
    • Tomatoes
    • Winter Squash
    • You-Pick
    • Idaho Farm Stands
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    The Shed at Garrett Ranches

    Wilder, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Apples
    • Apricots
    • Beans
    • Berries
    • Cherries
    • Corn
    • Cucumbers
    • Idaho Farm Stands
    • Melons
    • Nectarines
    • Onions
    • Peaches
    • Peppers
    • Plums
    • Summer Squash
    • Sweet Corn
    • Tomatoes
    • Watermelon
    • Winter Squash
    • Syrups
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    Homesteader Farms

    Wilder, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Apples
    • Beets
    • Berries
    • Carrots
    • Cucumbers
    • Gifts
    • Greens
    • Herbs (Fresh)
    • Melons
    • Nectarines
    • Peaches
    • Plums
    • Summer Squash
    • Tomatoes
    • Winter Squash
  • Hearty-Barley-Soup-logo-from-FB-page

    Kauffman Farm

    Filer, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Barley
    • Beans
    • Corn
    • Greens
    • Peas
    • Peppers
    • Pumpkins
    • Tomatoes
    • Winter Squash
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    Red Top Market

    Wilder, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Apples
    • Apricots
    • Asparagus
    • Beans
    • Berries
    • Candles
    • Carrots
    • Cherries
    • Corn
    • Cucumbers
    • Idaho Farm Stands
    • Farmers Markets
    • Food Trucks
    • Gifts
    • Greens
    • Melons
    • Nectarines
    • Onions
    • Outdoor Activities
    • Peaches
    • Peppers
    • Plums
    • Potatoes
    • Pumpkins
    • Summer Squash
    • Tomatoes
    • Winter Squash
    • Eggs
    • Beer
  • Ten Bluebird Acres

    Ten Blue Bird Acres

    Crafter/Processor, CSA, Education, Access & Advocacy, Farm Stand, Locally Made, ProducerKooskia, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Beans
    • Berries
    • Corn
    • Greens
    • Microgreens
    • Onions
    • Peppers
    • Radishes
    • Tomatoes
    • Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
    • Crafted Products
    • Baked Goods
    • Eggs
    • Melons
    • Cut Flowers
    • Freeze-Dried Food

    Payment Types:

    • Cash
    • Credit
    • Venmo/Cash App
  • Cherry Hills Farms Logo

    Cherry Hill Farms

    Farm Stand, Locally Made, ProducerCaldwell, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Apples
    • Apricots
    • Cherries
    • Corn
    • Corn Mazes
    • Cucumbers
    • Cut Flowers
    • Idaho Farm Stands
    • Farm Tours
    • Nectarines
    • Peaches
    • Peppers
    • Pumpkin Patches
    • Pumpkins
    • Summer Squash
    • Tomatoes
    • You-Pick
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    Swore Farms

    CSA, Farm Stand, ProducerPocatello, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Beans
    • Beets
    • Carrots
    • Corn
    • Corn Mazes
    • Cucumbers
    • Farm Tours
    • Greens
    • Onions
    • Peas
    • Peppers
    • Potatoes
    • Pumpkin Patches
    • Pumpkins
    • Radishes
    • Summer Squash
    • Tomatoes
    • Winter Squash
    • Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
    • Idaho Farm Stands
  • Antico Mobile Pizzeria Logo

    Pizzeria Antico/ Antico Farms

    Twin Falls, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Basil
    • Farm to Table
    • Food Trucks
    • Greens
    • Other Gourmet Foods
    • Pizza
    • Tomatoes
  • Collings Family Farm logo

    Collings Family Farm

    Crafter/Processor, Producer, RetailerDowney, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Butter
    • Cheese
    • Goats
    • Greenhouses
    • Peppers
    • Pumpkins
    • Raw
    • Soap & Body Care
    • Summer Squash
    • Tomatoes
    • Idaho Farm Stands
  • Snake River Seed Cooperative logo

    Snake River Seed Cooperative

    Boise, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Asparagus
    • Beans
    • Beets
    • Carrots
    • Corn
    • Cucumbers
    • Greens
    • Herbs (Fresh)
    • Melons
    • Microgreens
    • Onions
    • Peas
    • Peppers
    • Pumpkins
    • Quinoa
    • Radishes
    • Seed
    • Summer Squash
    • Sweet Corn
    • Tomatoes
    • Wheat
    • Winter Squash
  • Pack River Farm Logo

    Pack River Farm

    ProducerSandpoint, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Basil
    • Beets
    • Carrots
    • Cheese
    • Cucumbers
    • Greenhouses
    • Herbs (Fresh)
    • Honey
    • Jams & Jellies
    • Microgreens
    • Onions
    • Organics
    • Peas
    • Peppers
    • Potatoes
    • Pumpkins
    • Radishes
    • Rhubarb
    • Soap & Body Care
    • Strawberries
    • Summer Squash
    • Sweet Corn
    • Tomatoes
    • Winter Squash
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    Thomas Mercantile

    Swanlake, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Apples
    • Sweet Corn
    • Tomatoes
    • Watermelon
  • fiddlers green farm

    Fiddlers Green Farms

    CSA, ProducerBoise, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Garlic
    • Peppers
    • Radishes
    • Tomatoes
    • Organics
    • Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
    • Beans
  • AQP-512-x-512

    Ay Que Pica

    Meridian, Idaho

    Products & Services:

    • Peppers
    • Sauces, Dips & Condiments
    • Tomatoes
  • HHF Logo

    Happy Heron Farm

    CSA, ProducerNampa, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
    • Carrots
    • Beets
    • Greens
    • Onions
    • Radishes
    • Peas
    • Pumpkins
    • Summer Squash
    • Tomatoes
    • Peppers
    • Peaches
    • Melons
    • Herbs (Fresh)

    Payment Types:

    • Cash
    • Credit
    • FMNP
    • SNAP/EBT Benefits
    • Venmo/Cash App
  • sonshine logo

    Sonshine Acres

    CSA, Farm Stand, Locally Made, Producer, Wholesale VendorEmmett, Idaho

    Products & Services:

    • Farmer Veteran
    • Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
    • Cucumbers
    • Greens
    • Tomatoes
    • Summer Squash
    • Peppers
    • Sheep/Lamb
    • Pork
    • Poultry (Chicken)
    • Jams & Jellies
    • Pumpkin Patches
    • Idaho Farm Stands
  • True Roots logo

    True Roots Organics

    CSA, ProducerMarsing, Idaho

    Products & Services:

    • Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
    • Herbs (Fresh)
    • Cut Flowers
    • Greens
    • Beets
    • Carrots
    • Radishes
    • Onions
    • Garlic
    • Potatoes
    • Summer Squash
    • Cucumbers
    • Peppers
    • Tomatoes
    • Melons
    • Pumpkins
    • Winter Squash
    • Peas
  • Spyglass Gardens logo (2)

    Spyglass Gardens

    CSA, ProducerMeridian, Idaho

    Products & Services:

    • Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
    • Berries
    • Greens
    • Cut Flowers
    • Tomatoes
    • Peppers
    • Peaches
    • Apples
    • Pears
    • Herbs (Fresh)
    • Summer Squash
    • Beans
  • Global Gardens vertical logo

    Global Gardens

    CSA, ProducerBoise, Idaho

    Products & Services:

    • Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
    • Greens
    • Summer Squash
    • Tomatoes
    • Beets
    • Corn
    • Pumpkins
    • Carrots
    • Potatoes
  • Imagine Farms CSA

    Imagine Farms CSA

    CSAHorseshoe Bend, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Mushrooms
    • Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
    • Microgreens
    • Eggs
    • Tomatoes
    • Idaho Farm Stands
  • Bowmont

    Bowmont Happy Valley Farm

    Kuna, ID

    Products & Services:

    • Greens
    • Herbs (Fresh)
    • Basil
    • Tomatoes
    • Apples
    • Garlic
    • Beets
    • Carrots
    • Potatoes
    • Peppers
    • Cucumbers
    • Apricots
    • Peaches
    • Pumpkins
    • Pears
    • Strawberries
    • Berries
    • Grapes
    • Plums
    • Blueberries
    • Soap & Body Care
    • Candles
    • Idaho Farm Stands
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