At every Farm Boy, you’ll find an expertly curated selection of fresh, long-lasting fruits and vegetables that bring you closer to the farm through exceptional quality and flavour. Our fun, inspiring fresh-markets are filled with locally sourced products, offering a hand-selected assortment that supports the communities we call home. As peak field tomato season arrives in August and September, you’ll discover an abundance of Canadian-grown varieties. Whether you’re creating a signature salad or carrying on a cherished family sauce-making tradition, discover good food from good neighbours in-store to craft your delicious creations.
Blog Overview:
- Ontario field tomato season runs from July through September, making it the perfect time to enjoy fresh, locally grown tomatoes at their peak flavour.
- Farm Boy brings you closer to local farms with fresh produce hand-selected by our expert buyers for exceptional quality, freshness, and taste.
- Field-fresh tomatoes arrive in stores daily and are available in many options, including heirloom, cherry, grape, Roma, and other popular tomato varieties.
- For a limited time each year, Farm Boy’s Canadian Produce Bushel Ordering Program allows customers to purchase tomatoes in larger quantities, including specialty varieties such as San Marzano tomatoes for preserving, canning, and homemade sauce-making.
- Looking for inspiration? Explore our easy tomato recipes, cooking tips, and creative meal ideas with “A Farm Boy Fresh Twist”.
Where Farm Boy Tomatoes Come From
Our buyers are at the markets each morning, hand-selecting the freshest produce to ensure our customers enjoy farm-fresh flavour with every purchase. Staying true to our roots, we source crops that meet our high standards for quality, taste, and freshness. We also partner with local farmers to bring in seasonal harvests at their peak. Take Procyk Farms, for example. Located in Wilsonville, Ontario, this family-run farm harvests field tomatoes and other crops just hours before delivering them to your neighbourhood Farm Boy!
Five Ways to Prepare Tomatoes
Homemade Tomato Sauce
There’s nothing quite like homemade tomato sauce for pasta dishes, soups, stews, and more. Turn your favourite field tomatoes, such as San Marzanos or Romas, into a fresh sauce for your evening meal by simply simmering diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, onions, and garlic until soft. Then crush or blend the mixture to your desired consistency and toss it with any cooked Farm Boy™ Fresh or Dried Pasta for a trattoria-worthy dish.
Looking to enjoy the vibrant, juicy flavour of fresh tomatoes long after the season ends? For a limited time, you can order bushels of tomatoes in-store to make your own homemade sauce! We recommend San Marzano tomatoes for their exceptional quality and well-balanced flavour. Speak with any of our Produce Team Members for ordering details, dates, and availability.
Tomato Egg
This easy, incredibly delicious dish is the perfect choice for weeknight meals! It takes two humble ingredients, eggs and tomatoes, and marries them into a well-balanced combination of savoury and tangy flavours.
Ingredients: Eggs, Milk, Salt, Pepper, Farm Boy™ Fermented Garlic Flowers, Olive or Neutral Oil.
Instructions:
In a bowl, mix together eggs and milk until combined and airy and set aside. Over medium-high heat in a lightly oiled pan, sauté thick-sliced tomatoes until they begin to caramelize and char. For an aromatic touch, add a teaspoon of Farm Boy™ Fermented Garlic Flowers. Next, add the beaten eggs to the pan and gently stir to create a creamy, wavy scramble. The result should be somewhere between scrambled eggs and an omelette. Be sure to lightly season with salt and pepper throughout the cooking process to ensure even flavour. Serve with Farm Boy™ Organic Jasmine Rice Side Dish for a convenient meal that comes together in just minutes!
Pan con Tomate
Dig into this gourmet appetizer that’s simple to make and endlessly customizable. An elevated twist on a Spanish breakfast favourite starts with perfectly grilled Farm Boy™ Baguette slices topped with a simple tomato salsa. For a premium touch, we garnish each slice with authentically crafted Farm Boy™ Serrano Ham. It’s bursting with savoury flavour and is sourced directly from Spain! Finished with a drizzle of Farm Boy™ Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil, this dish pairs beautifully with charcuterie favourites. We like Manchego cheese and Farm Boy™ Marinated Green Olives.
Recipe: Pan con Tomate
Tasty Tip: Try it with additional toppings like Farm Boy™ Anchovies, fresh herbs, fried quail eggs, and more to create your own unique flourish.
Sweet Corn and Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho
Looking for a striking starter that delivers big flavour? Give this refreshing no-cook chilled soup a try! Incredibly easy to make, it brings together two seasonal favourites, highlighting their farm-fresh taste with just a few simple yet impactful additions. Delivered daily at peak ripeness, sweet, locally-grown corn is blended with mild, well-balanced yellow heirloom tomatoes, along with crisp vegetables like cucumber and bell pepper. This dish also features delicious ingredients like Farm Boy™ Pure Ontario Honey and Farm Boy™ Sherry Wine Vinegar, adding a restaurant-quality touch. Perfect for everything from weeknight dinners to special occasions, this soup comes together in just a few easy steps. Simply combine, blend, chill, garnish, and serve!
Recipe: Sweet Corn and Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho
Tasty Tip: Try using Farm Boy™ Hot Honey in place of regular honey for a warm kick of spicy sweetness.
Heirloom Tomato, Beet, and Cantaloupe Salad
Inspired by the bright colours and flavours of summer, this salad is bursting with vibrant ingredients! Fresh basil, cantaloupe, tomatoes, and earthy cooked beets are glazed in a zesty vinaigrette that lets the beautiful produce shine. Nestled atop these sweet and savoury ingredients is soft, creamy Farm Boy™ Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese. Crafted locally using traditional cheesemaking techniques and high-quality Ontario water buffalo milk, it’s a cheese that adds a touch of richness. Finished with shredded basil, Farm Boy™ Fleur De Sel Premium Sea Salt, and cracked black pepper. Enjoy this salad as side or appetizer that pairs beautifully with grilled proteins or a charcuterie spread.
Recipe: Heirloom Tomato, Beet, and Cantaloupe Salad
Tasty Tip:
Feel free to customize it with whatever is in season or the tastes you’re craving. Swap in berries, honeydew melon, peaches, mint, or any combination of fruits and vegetables you love. If you’d rather skip making your own dressing, you’ll find plenty of locally crafted options in-store. From Farm Boy™ Creamy Mango Poppyseed Dressing to Farm Boy™ Chili Lime Dressing, there’s a flavour for everyone!
