Sisters from "Zutiņi" farm share their tomato-growing know-how
Santa and Rūta, sisters who run the "Zutiņi" farm and have extensive experience growing tomatoes, share their knowledge about caring for and enjoying this popular vegetable. The piece was first published in the TVNET+ archive in August 2025.
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In Latvia, growing tomatoes at home or in a greenhouse is, for many, almost as common a pastime as mushroom foraging — nearly every family has its own greenhouse or at least a tomato plant on the balcony. Even those without a garden bed of their own often hold strong opinions about what a real tomato should look and taste like, which varieties are best on a sandwich, and which are better suited for making juice.
Santa and Rūta, sisters who run the "Zutiņi" farm, know this subject well, since tomato growing is part of their daily work. They recognize tomatoes not only by appearance and taste, but also know how to care for them both when the plants are thriving and when they are affected by disease.
The sisters' experience may be useful for anyone planning to start their own tomato patch this autumn or next spring, or looking to improve their current growing practices. The article compiling their insights was originally published in the TVNET+ archive in August 2025.
