Tomatoes

In La Huerta de Pancha we grow the best seasonal tomatoes.. The tomato once again has its characteristic tomato flavourbecause we grow them in the traditional way. We have the best types of tomatoes, and we give you priority to flavour over production: it should taste like the natural tomato it has always tasted.

At La Huerta, we prioritise quality over quantity.

How La Huerta’s Online Tomatoes Are Grown

At La Huerta de Pancha, we grow different tomato varieties to give you more purchasing options depending on your needs. We carefully select the best tomato varieties each season so you can enjoy the authentic flavor of the countryside at home. We offer fresh, flavorful, and high-quality tomatoes, ready to be purchased online and conveniently delivered to your door. We also plant and test new varieties before deciding whether to cultivate them. Flavor always comes first—we don’t prioritize yield. At La Huerta de Pancha, we always like to have seasonal tomatoes available, so we seek the best varieties to ensure there is always a type of tomato ready for you on our website.

The main tomato varieties we grow and assess each year to find the tastiest ones include:

• Summer tomato (July to October)

• Black or Kumato tomato (December to May)

• Raf tomato (December to May)

• Pink tomato (December to May)

• Green or salad tomato (December to June)

Our Tomato Growing Process

We apply three specific techniques at different stages of tomato cultivation before offering them for sale:

Soil Preparation

Before planting, we prepare the land to meet the needs of our tomato crops. We till the soil until it’s fine and remove weeds. We then create small furrows (spaced 1.8 meters apart) for the irrigation system and tomato planting.

To prevent or reduce insect pests without using chemicals, we place adhesive traps about two meters apart. This results in a more natural crop, giving the tomato an incomparable taste.

Planting Day

Once the soil is ready, we plant the tomato cuttings in the prepared furrows. We dig shallow holes just deep enough to cover the roots and place one plant in each hole.

Natural Pollination with Bees

Bees play a crucial role in our tomato cultivation: pollinating the flowers. They exchange pollen between flowers to enable plant reproduction—a process essential for fruit development. Proper pollination directly impacts the quality and quantity of the fruit. If the plant isn’t pollinated correctly, fruit yield is significantly affected. That’s why at La Huerta de Pancha we maintain natural pollination processes, just like it’s always been done—with bees.

Buying Tomatoes Online

Buying tomatoes online can be a bit intimidating, and that’s understandable. You may not know what condition the tomatoes will arrive in, how to store them properly to maintain quality, or whether the seller is reliable.

Let us answer your questions so you can feel confident when buying tomatoes online from La Huerta de Pancha.

How You’ll Receive Tomatoes from La Huerta de Pancha

Our fruits and vegetables are harvested at the precise moment to ensure you receive them at their optimal consumption stage. However, the ideal harvesting time doesn’t always align with the perfect ripeness for eating—they’re picked slightly green.

Not all seasonal tomatoes ripen simultaneously; factors like variety, size, and location on the plant affect ripening. This means you may need to wait a few days after receiving your order before the tomatoes are ready to eat. We aim to send them slightly under-ripe to extend shelf life.
This doesn’t apply to cherry tomatoes, which are “ready to eat” from the moment they arrive.

For packaging, we use 100% recyclable cardboard boxes, and we always strive to protect the tomatoes well to minimize damage during shipping.

Organic Tomatoes Delivered to Your Door from La Huerta de Pancha

How to Store Organic Tomatoes

To keep seasonal tomatoes fresh, it’s crucial to prevent them from losing moisture. Initially storing them in the fridge is not a good idea, as the cold can diminish their flavor and prevent ripening. Instead, place them stem-side down in a glass container or basket. If possible, keep them away from other fruits and remove any green leaves from the vegetable for better preservation.

How to preserve organic tomatoes

To keep seasonal tomatoes fresh, it is essential that the tomatoes do not lose water. Storing them initially in the fridge is not a good idea as the cold causes the tomatoes to lose some of their flavour and they will not ripen. For this reason, we recommend that you always place them with the stalk facing downwards and attached to the glass container or basket in which they are to be kept. As far as possible, avoid contact of the tomato with other fruits. The green leaves of the vegetable should be removed for better preservation.

Which Is the Best Tomato in Spain?

The Raf tomato is considered one of the best in Spain. It’s known for its sweet flavor and fleshy texture. It’s mainly grown in Andalusia, with the Axarquía region (Málaga) being one of the top producers.

How Many Tomatoes Are in 1 Kilo?

One kilo of medium-sized salad tomatoes is about five tomatoes, depending on their size. If they’re small, it can be up to seven, and if they’re large, three or four.

Which Tomatoes Are Best for Salads?

For your salads, you can choose from various tomato varieties depending on your preferred flavor:

• Raf Tomato: Ideal for a balanced sweet and tangy taste.

• Kumato: Perfect for a more intense, rich flavor.

• Cherry: Small, sweet, and crisp—ideal for fresh, light salads.

What Is the Tomato Season and When Should You Buy Tomatoes Online?

The best time to enjoy tomatoes at their peak is from May to October, especially in Spain and Mediterranean climates. During these months, tomatoes grow naturally. However, thanks to greenhouse cultivation, it’s possible to buy tomatoes online year-round, although their flavor may vary slightly outside peak season.