Cherry Tomato Picking in Bay Area of California
By Michelle Fabio
Baia Nicchia Farm & Nursery of Sunol has announced that it is opening its grounds to groups who would like to pick cherry tomato varieties including Maglia Rosa, Black Cherry, Austin’s Yellow Pear, SunGold, Super-Sweet 100, Green Grape and Riesentraube.
The charge is $20 for a 10-pound box (half of the normal price) with a minimum charge of $100 for five boxes of tomatoes; alternatively groups can pick 10 boxes total and donate five to the farm.
Non-profits and schools also have the option of picking one box for the farm and taking home a box free.
You’ll pick alongside nursery workers so that you’ll know exactly what to pick; you can also ask questions along the way. Tours of the grounds are also available for additional fees.
Cherry tomato picking season starts July 11th and takes place on Fridays between 9 am and 3 pm. Reservations are required, so be sure to call 510-384-2716 or email baianicchia(at)gmail(dot)com with the subject “tomato picking” to set up a time to pick cherry tomatoes with professionals.
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Also, have you ever gone tomato-picking?
