Pick Tomatoes at Color Break

The range of tomato ripeness from a “breaker” to fully ripe. Picking tomatoes earlier and ripening them off the vine can help growers avoid fruit damage and extend the shelf life of their harvest. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Larry Stein)

Pick Tomatoes at Color Break

Tomatoes ripening on a window ledge. Tomatoes ripen best at room temperature on a solid surface. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Adam Russell)

Home gardeners should pick tomatoes sooner than later.There is a common misconception among the public and home gardeners that vine-ripened tomatoes taste better. But picking tomatoes at color break does not hurt quality, reduces fruits’ exposure to damage and can extend their shelf-life, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ...

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