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- Tomatoes do not ripen - what to do?
- To motivate unwilling tomatoes in the bed to maturity
- Uncomplicated Nachreife in the house
- Tips & Tricks
Tomatoes do not ripen - what to do?
Actually, the tomatoes are big and plump enough to be finally harvested and eaten. If the fruits still do not want to ripen, experienced hobby gardeners help a bit after a while. So it goes straight to maturity.
To motivate unwilling tomatoes in the bed to maturity
For a variety of reasons, the maturity of tomatoes in the bed or greenhouse takes an unexpectedly long time. It may be due to low temperatures or too low leaf mass on the plants. With the following tricks, you can effectively help the ripening process:
Alternatively, spread the innovative, dark red frosting film under the tomato plants. The reflected light waves animate the fruits to also turn red. In the greenhouse you hang several fully ripe apples or bananas in the unwilling plants. The effluent ethylene gas accelerates the ripening process.
Uncomplicated Nachreife in the house
If the temperatures drop below 10 degrees Celsius for a long time, this does not mean that you will not be able to enjoy fully ripe, juicy tomatoes for a long time. In this case, pull the plant completely out of the ground and carry it into the house. Hanging upside down on the clothesline in the warm basement room, the tomatoes ripen at 25 degrees Celsius and the highest possible humidity.
Single green fruits are harvested together with stalk. Packed in black foil or newspaper, the tomatoes spend the next 14 days in the warm room. Once a day, the cover is ventilated to prevent mold and rot. The process is even clearer when the fruit is spread on several layers of newspaper. Over this place a thick layer of newspapers again and fold over the edges so that the ethylene gas can not escape.
Tips & Tricks
If the appetite for harvest-fresh tomatoes is so great, do not resort to green fruits. The solanine content in unripe tomatoes is always at a harmful level. Even tomatoes with a few green spots are unsuitable for consumption. The only exception are green tomato varieties.