how long can I leave newly canned tomatoes before checking seal?
michelelc
13 years ago
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How long can you harvest tomatoes?
Comments (2)photoman, For the most part I agree with Anney --- leave 'em on the vine till they are ripe or almost ripe for best flavour! BUT if I'm going away in the summer, say, to a cottage, before I go I'll pick anything that has even STARTED to ripen with the barest hint of colour; usually it'll ripen quite nicely after picking. And at at the end of the season, when a frost is forecast overnight, I'll pick EVERYTHING that is unbruised & healthy-looking. I line 'em all up on a counter or in a shallow box (ONE layer deep, not touching each other). Many will ripen nicely. OThers will rot (which is why not touching each other --- if one is going it will infect anything touching it). OThers will redden but not taste so great. Hope this helps. I also second Anney's recommendation to check out the tomato forum. I learned a TONNE of good stuff there when I first started growing tomatoes. Some nice folks even sent me seed. Good luck! Hope you'll show us some photos of your harvest when you get it! Z P.S. One more note on on harvesting tomatoes. There are two main types: DETERMINATE tomato varieties grow shorter, bushier plants and tend to have a lot of toms ready in a short timespan, then poop out; INDETERMINATE tomato varieties grow taller, vinier plants, and tend to produce fewer toms at a time but keep going all season long till frost. When you buy seeds or seedlings it shd say which kind each variety is....See MoreCan I leave skins on tomatoes when canning?
Comments (13)Quite normal to see that clear liquid. Its common when your using tomatoes that contain a lot of water in them. I like using a meatier tomato type, and scoop out some of the liquid and seeds before they are either canned or are put through the Villware strainer. Skins I hate, as they even show up after 'digesting them', if you know what I mean. High fiber they are, but how useful to our digesting I have no clue.. They just don't look appealing when you see them in the bottom of the spagetti. Tip- give those jars a quick shake before selling... Heres a quick way to enjoy them too. Slice some whole tomatoes and place on several layers of paper towels to soak up some liquid, while you sprikle salt on them. Make a batch of bread dough, spread out to the shape of a big pizza, spread it with olive oil and oregano and/or basil, then add the drained tomato slices close together, sprinkle with mozzarella or other favorite italian cheeses and bake. OUT OF THIS WORLD!!...See MoreHow much can I prune my Plants before it's too much?
Comments (2)Check out the thread linked below for a really long discussion on this issue. It has pics of a comparison study going on between heavily pruned plants vs. normally pruned plants. Should answer all your questions. ;) Dave Here is a link that might be useful: Organic tomato magic thread......See MoreCan I leave my pine porch ceiling stained and not sealed?
Comments (22)Thank you RES 3D. And everyone. I appreciate all of the feedback....even the things no one wants to hear. The spots are actually from sap. After the first board appeared spotted, I inspected them closer as I was moving along. I plan to bring everything I’ve learned straight to the paint store. Good thing is...I have a handy trim carpenter at my disposal. If it turns out to be a total bust, it’s still worth the tens of thousands we saved not having a builder and putting in a little elbow grease PS- I have a whole new respect for builders...and the construction market in general! We’ve encountered FABULOUS tradesmen along the way. This porch ceiling looks amazing so for now I plan to completely enjoy it before it’s possible demise!...See Moremichelelc
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