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Is it possible to speed up the ripening of tomatoes: simple, but not the most common methods
15.07.2024 18:56
Not all summer residents consider it correct to ripen tomatoes on a windowsill or under a bed.
We won't talk about which tomatoes are healthier. Let's find out if it's possible to speed up the ripening of tomatoes on the bushes.
If you don't want to wait for nature's mercy, but want tomatoes to ripen on the bushes, you can cheat. This is what experienced gardeners do.
Roots
There is an opinion that in a stressful situation, the plant tries to ripen the seeds faster.
One way is to slightly tear the roots.
To do this, take the plant by the stem at the very base and pull it upward, but do not pull the seedling out of the bed.
Stem
You can make a cut on the stem with a sharp and sterile knife.
The cut should be about 7-10 cm long, into which wooden sticks should be inserted.
Vodka
Another folk method is a vodka injection. No scientific evidence has been found for this method, but gardeners say that the fruits ripen 1-2 weeks earlier.
To do this, it is recommended to pour 0.5 ml of vodka into each unripe tomato using a syringe and needle.
