The Complete Guide to Storing & Ripening Tomatoes (Taste First, Waste Less)
Tomatoes are climacteric fruit, which means they continue to ripen after harvest thanks to ethylene. Use that to your advantage to get better flavor at home. Room temperature vs. fridge Ripening hacksPlace tomatoes with a ripe banana or apple in a loosely closed paper bag. Ethylene speeds color change. Check daily and remove any that […]
How to Start Tomato Seeds (and Harden Them Off) in a Cool Climate
Starting tomatoes early is the best way to get a reliable harvest in Nordic-ish weather. The trick is warm roots, steady light, and a gentle transition outdoors. When to sowCount backward 6–8 weeks from your usual last frost. In much of Sweden, that’s late March to mid-April for planting out late May–June. If you’re growing […]