How to Ripen Green Tomatoes

If you've had to harvest your tomatoes a little early, here's the method we use to keep ripening those tomatoes (sometimes until December!). This is a great way to extend your tomato harvest. Fresh marinara in November? Yes please!

It is also a good way to handle an early frost in the garden (or just a short growing season).

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