Once your tomatoes are firm and full of colour, they’re ready to be picked! If any fall off before they appear ripe, place them in a paper bag with the stem up and store them in a cool, dark place. Never place tomatoes on a sunny windowsill as they may rot before they turn ripe!
If your tomato plant still has fruit when the first hard frost threatens, bring the mature green fruits indoors either on or off the vine to finish ripening.
Once harvested, wash and dry your tomato harvests before storing them. Never refrigerate fresh tomatoes as this will spoil the favour and texture of your home grown goodness.
To make the experience of growing and harvesting tomatoes easier, we’ve split the key stages into the following categories, which will provide guidance for all of your growing needs.
Choosing the right tomato variety
Tomatoes come in many different shapes, sizes and colours from the very large beefsteak to the bite sized cherry types. The best way to figure out which type of tomato plant is right for you is to grow 3 or 4 varieties to see which best suit your garden and your taste. Choosing the right tomato variety
Sowing and growing your tomatoes
After you’ve decided on the types of tomatoes that you want and where you’ll be growing them, it’s time to start sowing the seeds. Sowing and Growing Your Tomatoes
Common Problems
Like many plants, tomatoes are prone to diseases so keep an eye out for these common problems listed below. Fortunately, most issues that tomato plants run into have quick fixes and aren’t fatal to the plant. Common Problems
