Owned by husband and wife team Greg & Joyce and located in Ridgefield, Washington, Northwest Organic Farms provides Zupan’s Markets with beautiful heirloom tomatoes during summer’s tomato season.
Heirloom tomatoes are celebrated for their exceptional flavor, unique colors, and rich history. Unlike many modern tomato varieties that are bred for uniform appearance and shipping durability, heirloom tomatoes have been passed down through generations and selected for their outstanding taste. Their irregular shapes, deep ribbing, and occasional cracks are natural characteristics that reflect their authenticity and are often viewed as signs of quality by tomato enthusiasts.
Growing up in Mexico Greg had been farming since he was 6. When he met Joyce in 1998, together they began to dream of the possibilities for her property she owned in Ridgefield. The two visited the North Plains Garlic Festival, and as they were admiring the Elephant Garlic, they decided to try growing some of their own. After the success of growing garlic and knowing they wanted to plant more, heirloom tomatoes were the next step. Today Northwest Organic Farms is a fully operable 100% organic CSA farm that plants everything from Kale, Green Beans, Onions, Radishes & more!
Countless hours of hard work and dedication go into each fruit and vegetable grown. All the planting, picking, and growing is done manually and the soil is fed with compost because Greg & Joyce believe produce should not be grown any other way. Throughout the years Greg has perfected his grafting process in order to produce the best tomatoes possible.
One of the most exciting things about heirloom tomatoes is the wide range of flavors they offer. Depending on the variety, they can be sweet, tangy, rich, smoky, or intensely savory. The different colors often provide clues to their flavor profile.
How to Store
Never refrigerate fresh heirloom tomatoes unless fully ripe and in danger of spoiling.
Store at room temperature to preserve flavor and texture.
Best Uses
Slice with olive oil, sea salt, and fresh basil.
Make Caprese salad with Zupan’s fresh mozzarella.
Layer on sandwiches and burgers.
Pair with burrata, chèvre, feta, or crusty artisan bread.
Showcase on a tomato platter because they are beautiful enough to be the star of the meal.
FEATURED TOMATOES
