Finding perfectly ripe tomatoes at the store can be tricky, especially early in the season. Spot a great deal on firm, underripe ones? Grab them—you can ripen them quickly at home with this reliable market gardening technique: newspaper.
1. Grab some newspaper.
2. Wrap each tomato individually in a sheet.
3. Place them in a wooden crate, stacking no more than two layers high.
4. Store the crate in a shaded spot at 15°C or cooler, if possible.
5. No ideal spot? The kitchen works just fine.
6. Check back in 2-3 days.
Your tomatoes will be perfectly ripe in no time! This straightforward, effective method is a classic gardener's favorite—it'll have your green tomatoes blushing red fast.
Now, slice into that fresh salad you've been craving.
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