That's interesting that the taste would change that much. I'm surprised, but I suppose it also makes sense given it's a different climate. I think the main reason everything is so good is because the produce is picked when it is ready to be eaten and then brought to the local markets and supermarkets right away, so everything is fresh and ripe. Very little is imported from other countries. When produce is imported it is often picked before its ready and then it ripened on a truck, which is not the same. Chemicals like Ethylene is used to ripen vegetables as well. So I think the key I that the produce is local and not imported. I always find that tomatoes grown at home taste better than store bought - that is, if I'm consistent in taking care of them, which is typically not the case hahaha 😝

"Oh crap, I should check to see if the tomatoes need water!"

The soil is dried to the bone and the tomato leaves are turning brown...

"Well I guess I'll go buy some tomatoes are the grocery store" 😆