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Growing Acidic-Tasting Tomatoes: Variety Over Soil pH

Tomato acidity is driven by variety and growing conditions (sun, moisture, fertility), not soil pH. For tangy fruit, select varieties bred for high acid from sources like Tomato Growers or Totally Tomato.

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