5 Garden Tips to Maximize Tomato Harvest

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Your harvest techniques and plant care for mature tomato plants affects your bounty as well as the taste of your tomatoes. Get the most from your tomato plants before fall sets in (or whenever tomato plants are dying).

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Thank You Stacey for all the information. I did not know about the herbs and now I will put mine in a cup after I pick them. You are so right about how they rot in the refrig. I did not know I was doing something wrong. Plus, I did not know I had to cut every 3rd. I really learned a lot from you. Thanks again. Gail
Great tips. I subbed!
Chuck
Thanks for the video, Stacey. I've never roasted tomatoes before so could you please tell me a time and temperature to do that? Thanks. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, Stacey. I learned a lot!
I was curious why you didn't mention two other "tried & true" methods for ripening:
1) Putting green or somewhat unripe tom's in a paper bag
2) Hanging a pulled-up plant with fruit on it

These have worked for me with several varieties.

BTW, Sungold is truly my favorite cherry -- too bad it's a hybrid!
Thanks so much Stacey. One question: I learned that tomatoes ripen best in the dark, like in a closed cupboard. I hear you saying repeatedly "on the counter." Which is it please?
I hate to be THAT person, but I'm pretty sure you mean calyx, the green sepals at the base of a flower or fruit. A kalif is a Muslim leader, lol.
Thanks for the tips. I had heard that it was helpful to remove lower foliage, and I knew about picking as they start to ripen, but hearing the explanations was reassuring. Bringing in and roasting the recent splits is a great idea - thanks!