Buying organic is becoming more and more of a priority for all of us.  Even with all the benefits of organic fruits and vegetables, price is still a big factor when food shopping for you and your family.  The biggest concern with organic vs. non-organic is the use of toxins and pesticides.  To help you decide when you should most definitely buy organic, use this list below compiled with research from The Environmental Working Group.

Produce with the most pesticides

• Peaches
• Apples
• Bell Peppers
• Celery
• Nectarines
• Strawberries
• Cherries
• Kale
• Lettuce
• Grapes
• Carrots
• Pears

Produce with the least pesticides

• Onions
• Avocados
• Sweet Corn
• Pineapple
• Mango
• Asparagus
• Sweet Peas
• Kiwi
• Cabbage
• Eggplant
• Papayas
• Watermelon
• Broccoli
• Tomatoes
• Sweet Potatoes

The labels stuck on most produce can further help you in selection of quality food.  Produce that has a 4 digit code is grown in the conventional method with pesticides.  If the produce has a 5 digit code starting with the number 9, that means it is organically grown.  Be careful, because a 5 digit code starting with the number 8 means that the produce has been genetically modified. 

Today’s produce market is so complex with all the choices between organic, non-organic, imported, and local.  We hope this information makes things a little easier on your next trip to the market.   If you happen to buy any RhibaFarms produce you can rest assured knowing that it is never grown with any pesticides or toxins.