TOMATO PLANTS

[val-sis]

Will my tomato plants ripen now that the weather is no longer that warm? I planted them a bit late!!!

[val-sis]

Thanks Zacsmaster, The plants are Huge...Do you mean taking them off the plant itself?

[redman41]

If your Tomatoes are in Pots move them to a sunny spot out of the wind. They are big and healthy so should survive in this calm weather.

[val-sis]

Cheers Redman, They are already in the position you suggest, so hopefully they will turn red, sun or no.

[carlton23]

You could also take them off the plant, wrap each in newspaper and place in a dark/warm place ie, airing cupboard with a ripe tomato, which will hasten ripening.

[val-sis]

Ah yes Carlton, have heard somewhere of ripening off with an already ripe one...good idea, I maight go for that if they don't get anywhere soon !! Thanks...

[carlton23]

One other tip is to take off any leaves that are shading the toms

[dothawkes31]

try miracle gro but make sure you wear gloves

[Whoever]

I'm watching the night time weather forecasts very closely as I still have green tomatoes on my plants. As long as the overnight temperature isn't forecast to fall lower than 5 or 6 degrees I'm leaving them on the plants. If you've got some garden fleece, this will help protect them. When I get to the point they need to be picked I'll lay them out on newspaper on trays indoors. (The newspaper helps to absorb any liquid if any of them split or start going manky.)

[YvonneM]

you could always make green tomato chutney
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2865/green-tomato-chutney