Tomatoes
Season in Cyprus
Local tomatoes arrive in May, fill the summer and finish with late tomatoes in September. In the hottest months they can move from firm to fully ripe very quickly.
Season in Cyprus
May – September
- Markets and neighbours’ listings are the quickest way to buy it in season.
- Source: Local Finds seasonal produce calendar · Read more in How to store fresh local produce so it lasts longer
5 months in season a year
4 other crops in season around then
When you buy
Ask whether they were picked ripe or need another day indoors.
Keeping it fresh
Keep them at room temperature until ripe, out of direct sun. Once ripe, the fridge can buy extra time.
Got too many?
Roast ripe tomatoes, cook them into sauce or freeze them after preparation.
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