Ponderous Flow

The Science Behind Tomato Cracking in Organic Varieties Tomato cracking, also called "growth cracks," is a common issue for gardeners and farmers. While all tomatoes can develop cracks, organic varieties are statistically more prone to this phenomenon. According to a 2022 University of California Agriculture study, [...] Read more

The Mystery of Bland Supermarket Tomatoes Walk into any grocery store in America, and you'll find rows of perfectly red, unblemished tomatoes. Yet for many consumers, biting into one feels like chewing a “flavor sponge” – all texture, no taste. This phenomenon isn’t your imagination. 93% of heirloom tomato [...] Read more

The Science of Seed Vitality Organic vegetables often sprout faster than supermarket produce due to differences in seed treatment, soil health, and farming practices. Conventional agriculture relies on chemical treatments and long-term storage, which can reduce seed viability. Studies show that organic seeds retain [...] Read more