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tomatoes not ripening? this is why
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We've been lucky to have a relatively mild summer in Bend up until this point. But the past week, we've had a few days nearing 100°F 🥵 and I never wanted to leave the pool! These are the dog days, for sure. My husband has been waking up at 6am to tackle weeds before the day's heat sets in, and I usually don't make my way to the garden until 7pm, my favorite time to be out there these days. (Gardening through dusk is the best—it's a really different feel when everything has settled down.) Heat spells don't just affect people however. Many vegetable crops—in particular, tomatoes—have a tough time when temperatures get above 85°F to 90°F. Tomatoes ripen best in surprisingly cooler temps than most people think. (And if you're wondering whether light has anything to do with it: no, sunlight is not necessary for ripening.) P.S. If it feels like your tomatoes are taking forever to ripen, here's what's happening and what you can do to speed things along. P.P.S. Need inspiration for your next cookout? Summer's not over yet (and let me tell ya, fall is my favorite season for enjoying alfresco meals and getting in a few more camping trips). Here's what I'm cooking at home and on the road:​​ |
Garden Betty
For people who want to grow more food with less work. 🌱 This is my weekly newsletter loved by 38,000+ subscribers—here's what one of them had to say: "These are not the regular run-of-the-mill garden-based emails. You actually touch on more unusual tidbits that encourage me to keep growing and learning."