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What do home gardeners do when the going gets tough? If you’re like me, your thoughts turn to growing foods for stocking up, and canning tomatoes are top of the list.

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What do home gardeners do when the going gets tough? If you’re like me, your thoughts turn to growing foods for stocking up, and canning tomatoes are top of the list.

Come to think of it, growing varieties ideal for preserving is a good strategy in prosperous times of absolute certainty, too. It’s always nice to have a taste of summer waiting in the pantry or freezer, or being able to turn an overabundance of tomatoes into salsa and sauce to keep on hand for neighbors and community members, or to give as gifts. There’s no need to sacrifice fresh eating with most canning tomato plant choices, either. You can slice or snack on the fruits from any canning variety, and then dedicate the rest of your produce to a session...

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