Today, we'll take you to Southern California for a close-up on organic greenhouse grown tomatoes. This greenhouse, located in Tehachapi, California, is one of the largest producers of greenhouse tomatoes in the United States. Year-round sunlight is key. These tomatoes are 100% organic; they're grown and processed according to standards set by the CCOF. Pests and weeds are managed using earth-friendly means, including beneficial insects like these bees. The bees also play an important role in fertilizing the tomato plants.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Beefsteak, yellow and red tomatoes on the vine are all grown at this greenhouse. The vines are rooted in a growing media composed of coconut husks. The vines are trained to grow in uniform, vertical rows. Water is supplied and monitored by a computer. It takes roughly 9 weeks to produce tomatoes on the vine. Push carts are used during the harvest. Harvesting is performed by hand. Beefsteak and yellow tomatoes are picked before they are fully ripe; they finish ripening once they are packed. At the packing facility, the tomatoes are weighed, and then packed. Beefsteak and red tomatoes on the vine are packed into boxes.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
