Tomatoes

Heirlooms

Our tomatoes are in! Nothing beats the flavor of a summertime field tomato, and I have been eating tomato sandwiches non-stop, picking up a loaf of bread and some cheese or mayonnaise for lunchtime.

Unfortunately the birds like them too: just as the fruits begin to turn red, the birds, thirsty from all the dry weather this season, peck at them to get to the juices inside, ruining the tomato. In order to prevent this at Slip Away, we strung colorful, reflective string throughout the field to spook them away from the plants. We also pick the tomatoes a day or two early and allow them to fully ripen off the vine, safely away from the thirsty birds. 

We will have plenty of 'maters at the West Tisbury Market tomorrow, so come stop by and pick up a few for lunch.