Growers are looking for greater disease resistance, labor-saving traits, as well as tastes and colors consumers demand. Seed companies are taking notice.
In the pursuit for solving some of the biggest problems for growers, breeders have sometimes ignored flavor. Here are two breeders who have made taste a top priority.
Vegetable seed breeders highlight varieties that not only have exceptional grower qualities, but also boast great flavor and other traits pertinent to consumers.