Comments on: Tomatoes grown in my polytunnel are not turning red. Any ideas anyone?

By: GrannyD

GrannyD — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:16:31 +0000

My tip – You could try putting the green tomatoes in a paper bag with a ripe apple. The apple gives off a gas, which speeds up ripening process.
And Finally, You can always eat your tomatoes green!

By: Potter

Potter — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:04:06 +0000

My first tomatoes usually ripen mid/end July, so there is still plenty of time.

By: Stav

Stav — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:43:38 +0000

Don’t worry – They’ll get there eventually – my tomatoes were full size (but green) for at least a month before they even showed a hint of red! They were definitey worth waiting for. As they say, patience is a virtue