Q: I live near the lake and have not had a frost yet. There are still green tomatoes in my garden. How can I get them to ripen?

A: As fall temperatures finally arrive, sometimes we look out in our gardens to realize our tomatoes still aren’t ripe. We check the forecast, and our spirits drop when we see the first real frost will be here soon, leaving no time for our tomatoes to turn red. After spending an entire season caring for your plants to ensure they get what they need for a bountiful crop, it can be disheartening to see unripe fruit on the vine. However, there is hope, as tomatoes can continue to ripen and develop flavor off the vine.

First, tomatoes that are fully green likely will not ripen, or at least will not develop a good flavor. Tomatoes that are starting to turn white or p

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