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Best Way to Ripen Green Tomatoes Indoors

Wrap each tomato individually in newspaper, store in cool, dry place (basement). Check every few days after 7–10 days. Never as good as vine-ripened, but better than store-bought.

Alternative Methods

Paper bag in dark closet.
Sunny windowsill (faster, but may overripen).

Newspaper method is most reliable.

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