Green Tomatoes in Autumn: How to Ripen Them at Home and What to Cook with Them
Latvian news portal Jauns.lv has published advice for gardeners on ripening green tomatoes indoors as frosts approach. The article also explains which tomatoes are not worth ripening and includes five recipes.
Autumn often brings tomato growers the same problem: the tomatoes on the plants have not yet ripened, but the harvest has to be brought in because frosts are approaching. The Latvian news portal Jauns.lv has published a how-to article on the subject in its home and garden section. It was written by journalist Lote Elizabete Krišūne.
Ripening indoors
According to the article, there are several proven ways to ripen tomatoes at home. One of the simplest is to place the green tomatoes in a cardboard box or on a tray. A few important conditions must be met for this to work, and the article describes them in detail.
The piece also covers a method of ripening tomatoes with the help of an apple or a banana.
Which tomatoes to save
Not every tomato is worth the effort. The article explains which green tomatoes are worth trying to ripen and which are better thrown away.
Dishes from unripe tomatoes
Jauns.lv stresses that even unripe tomatoes can be turned into tasty dishes. The article ends with five recipes for readers looking for inspiration.
