How long does it take tomatoes to ripen once they have stopped growing
in size?

On Tue, 24 May 2011 08:52:58 -0700 (PDT), "
wrote:

How long does it take tomatoes to ripen once they have stopped growing
in size?

I think your variables are
1. Variety
2. temperature
3. ?? sunshine?

I've picked full grown tomatoes on Sept 12 & eaten them on
Thanksgiving. [once-- not worth doing again]

OTOH- I've picked all the 'even close to ripe' ones, gone on vacation
for two weeks, and found lots of over-ripe tomatoes on the ground.

Jim

On May 24, 1:28*pm, Jim Elbrecht wrote:
On Tue, 24 May 2011 08:52:58 -0700 (PDT), "

wrote:
How long does it take tomatoes to ripen once they have stopped growing
in size?

I think your variables are
1. Variety
2. temperature
3. ?? sunshine?

I've picked full grown tomatoes on Sept 12 & eaten them on
Thanksgiving. [once-- not worth doing again]

OTOH- I've picked all the 'even close to ripe' ones, gone on vacation
for two weeks, and found lots of over-ripe tomatoes on the ground.

Jim

They are Jetsetters and Big Beef. They are in a greenhouse so they
gets lots of sun and it is quite warm. I am in North Carolina

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" wrote:

How long does it take tomatoes to ripen once they have stopped growing
in size?

Vine ripe or windowsill ripe?

It's kinda like asking how you like your steak. We all have different
tastes. By and large, most pick when they are at the appropriate color,
but some will sniff and squeeze as well.
--
- Billy

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It's just that it's not in your hands. It has been transferred, in the
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On May 24, 3:08*pm, Billy wrote:
In article
,

" wrote:
How long does it take tomatoes to ripen once they have stopped growing
in size?

Vine ripe or windowsill ripe?

It's kinda like asking how you like your steak. We all have different
tastes. By and large, most pick when they are at the appropriate color,
but some will sniff and squeeze as well.
--
- Billy

Mad dog Republicans to the right. Democratic spider webs to the left. True conservatives, and liberals not to be found anywhere in the phantasmagoria
of the American political landscape.

America is not broke. The country is awash in wealth and cash.
It's just that it's not in your hands. It has been transferred, in the
greatest heist in history, from the workers and consumers to the banks
and the portfolios of the uber-rich.
http://www.politifact.com/wisconsin/statements/2011/mar/10/michael-mo...

I would say vine. Maybe I should re phrase, how long from green to red?

In article
,
" wrote:

On May 24, 3:08*pm, Billy wrote:
In article
,

" wrote:
How long does it take tomatoes to ripen once they have stopped growing
in size?

Vine ripe or windowsill ripe?

It's kinda like asking how you like your steak. We all have different
tastes. By and large, most pick when they are at the appropriate color,
but some will sniff and squeeze as well.
--
- Billy

Mad dog Republicans to the right. Democratic spider webs to the left. True
conservatives, and liberals not to be found anywhere in the phantasmagoria
of the American political landscape.

America is not broke. The country is awash in wealth and cash.
It's just that it's not in your hands. It has been transferred, in the
greatest heist in history, from the workers and consumers to the banks
and the portfolios of the uber-rich.
http://www.politifact.com/wisconsin/statements/2011/mar/10/michael-mo...

I would say vine. Maybe I should re phrase, how long from green to red?

As Jim said, that will depend on variety, temperature, and sunshine. If
you look at nursery sites, they often will give you an idea of how long
from planting a seedling to ripe fruit. When you are looking at your
first green tomato of the year, it could take 6 weeks (and seem longer).
--
- Billy

Mad dog Republicans to the right. Democratic spider webs to the left. True conservatives, and liberals not to be found anywhere in the phantasmagoria
of the American political landscape.

America is not broke. The country is awash in wealth and cash.
It's just that it's not in your hands. It has been transferred, in the
greatest heist in history, from the workers and consumers to the banks
and the portfolios of the uber-rich.
http://www.politifact.com/wisconsin/.../michael-moore
/michael-moore-says-400-americans-have-more-wealth-/

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On May 24, 1:28*pm, Jim Elbrecht wrote:
On Tue, 24 May 2011 08:52:58 -0700 (PDT), "

wrote:
How long does it take tomatoes to ripen once they have stopped growing
in size?

I think your variables are
1. Variety
2. temperature
3. ?? sunshine?

I've picked full grown tomatoes on Sept 12 & eaten them on
Thanksgiving. [once-- not worth doing again]

OTOH- I've picked all the 'even close to ripe' ones, gone on vacation
for two weeks, and found lots of over-ripe tomatoes on the ground.

Jim

They are Jetsetters and Big Beef. They are in a greenhouse so they
gets lots of sun and it is quite warm. I am in North Carolina


Never did Jetsetters- but a WAG on the Big Beef is 'a couple weeks'--
though it will seem like a month.

If you just want 'red'- you can do what the grocers do and gas
them.g Put one in a paper bag with an apple. It won't help the
flavor, but it will redden it up.

Have some fried green tomatoes in the meantime. [Pick a blemished
tomato from a heavily laden branch.] Probably just my imagination,
but it makes me feel like I'm hastening the ripening process by
picking some.

Jim
[and count your NC blessings. I'm lucky to see a ripe tomato by July
15]
Jim