Best Tomatoes
The results of a recent ten-year study show that the nutrient concentrations of tomatoes improve with organic production. Specifically, researchers noted a significant increase in the amount of the flavonoids quercetin and kaempferol.
Quercetin increased 79 percent, while kaempferol increased 97 percent in organic crops. Data suggests that the longer a field is organically farmed, the more nutritious the tomatoes.
Another study finds that tomatoes grown using organic fertilizer are not only higher in antioxidants — they also have comparable yields to conventionally grown tomatoes.
The soil benefits from organic management as well. It is richer and retains water more effectively than conventionally managed soil. [source: Taste for Life]
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