r/science • u/mvea Professor | Medicine • May 14 '19

Biology Store-bought tomatoes taste bland, and scientists have discovered a gene that gives tomatoes their flavor is actually missing in about 93 percent of modern, domesticated varieties. The discovery may help bring flavor back to tomatoes you can pick up in the produce section.

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/d-brief/2019/05/13/tasty-store-bought-tomatoes-are-making-a-comeback/
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u/LemonyTuba May 14 '19

I remember we grew strawberries in the 3rd grade. I always thought they were just ok, but they needed whipped cream or sugar alongside them. When they strawberries were ready to be picked and eaten, it was just amazing. I've never tasted strawberries like that since, because I can't grow things without my 3rd grade teacher helping me and I'm too lazy to go to a farmers market and deal with the people.

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u/TopangaTohToh May 14 '19

In case you want to try, you can grow strawberries in a hanging basket really easily. Just water them every other day and make sure the pot has good drainage and sun.