Green Tomatoes in November: Ripen Indoors or Cook Them

Window sill: Single layer, stem-side down, 65–70 °F.
Paper bag + apple: Ethylene speeds color change (3–7 days).
Box with newspaper: Layer fruit with paper; check weekly.

Cool California nights (San Francisco peninsula) halt vine ripening. Pick mature green fruit now—don’t let them freeze on the vine.

Indoor Ripening

Green tomatoes have a bright, tangy flavor unique to late season. Preserve them and enjoy a taste of summer all winter.

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