3. Baking Soda for Less Tart Tomatoes
Did you know hotter weather can make tomatoes tart? We didn’t either, but after rounding up some research we discovered that during the summer months, the heat index can actually change the flavor of the tomato. However, not all is lost. One way to combat this problem is by adding baking soda to your water. The baking soda actually interacts with the fruiting plants and changes the flavor of the tomato. How cool is that?