Don't Toss Those Green Tomatoes Yet

Season's ending with stubborn green tomatoes? Here's what actually works: Move potted plants indoors near a sunny window. Keep temps around 70°F and they'll finish ripening naturally. For outdoor plants, cover them with blankets or row covers at night. Remove during the day for sunlight. Pick green tomatoes and place them in a paper bag with a slightly green banana. The banana releases ethylene gas that speeds up ripening. For the best flavor, dig up the entire plant (roots and all) and hang it upside down in a cool basement. Check daily for mold and remove any bad ones. In warm conditions, expect ripening in 1-2 weeks. Cooler temps take about a month. The bag method is easiest, but hanging whole plants gives you that vine-ripened taste. #greentomatoes #gardeningtips #tomatoharvest #Food #Cooking