CSA Member Canning Tomato Opportunity
Pahl’s Farms 2026 CSA members can purchase 1/3bu boxes (approx. 20lbs) of either Round or Roma tomatoes for $20 each this season. Additional boxes are just $10! Tomato orders must be picked up at the market in Apple Valley.
What: 1/3bu box of Round or Roma canning tomatoes for $20
Where: Picked up at Pahl’s Market in Apple Valley
When: Saturday 9/5 or Sunday 9/6
Canning tomato ordering has closed
Orders for the 2026 canning weekend are closed. If you already placed an order, it is still waiting for you at the market.
Questions? Call us at (952) 431-4345.
Canning Tomatoes
Tomatoes are the most popular home preserved food item. There are a variety of ways to preserve tomatoes, simply as a sauce, but also as tomato juice, salsa, jam & jelly, relish, pickled green tomatoes, and more. Many think that tomatoes are high in acid. But depending on the variety, growing conditions and ripeness, that can vary. An average of 3 pounds of tomatoes per quart is needed when canning. If canning pints, you need a little less than 1 1/2 pounds for each pint. Current canning recommendations require that acid be added to almost all tomatoes that are canned. This can be citric acid, lemon juice, lime juice or vinegar. If you are short on time, you can also freeze tomatoes. They may be frozen either raw or cooked.
