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All other tomatoes should be kept at least 20 feet (6.1 m) apart to reduce the possibility of cross-pollination. Seed should be saved from tomatoes picked from several different plants throughout the growing season that are true to type to preserve genetic diversity. These seeds should be mixed at the end of the growing season. [4]
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The Farmer's Almanac suggests people who are starting tomatoes from seed, start them indoors six weeks before the last expected spring frost date. For East and Middle Tennessee you should keep ...
Climacteric fruits ripen after harvesting and so some fruits for market are picked green (e.g. bananas and tomatoes). Underripe fruits are also fibrous, not as juicy, and have tougher outer flesh than ripe fruits (see Mouth feel). Eating unripe fruit can lead to stomachache or stomach cramps, and ripeness affects the palatability of fruit.
Celebrity tomatoes can last for up to a week when stored properly however it depends on the ripeness of the tomatoes when harvested. [17] Consumption of ripe tomatoes should be done within 1-2 days since this enables maximum absorption of vitamins and minerals present in the fruits. [12]
Here's how to store tomatoes so they stay fresh, last longer, and don't get mealy. Plus, when it's best to store them on the countertop versus the refrigerator.
Tomatoes keep best unwashed at room temperature and out of direct sunlight, rather than in a refrigerator. [95] [96] Storing stem down can prolong shelf life. [97] Unripe tomatoes can be kept in a paper bag to ripen. [98] Tomatoes can be preserved by canning, freezing, drying, or cooking down to a paste or puree. [99]
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