Does putting tomatoes in the fridge make them last longer?

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1. Does putting tomatoes in the fridge make them last longer?
2. Where should you keep tomatoes?
3. Why do tomatoes get black on the bottom?
4. How do you know if your tomato plant is determinate or indeterminate?
5. Should I remove tomato leaves?

Does putting tomatoes in the fridge make them last longer?

Ripe tomatoes should still be kept at on your counter, uncovered, if you are going to enjoy the tomato in the next day or two. But any longer than that – the recommendation is to refrigerate. A so-so tomato is much better than a rotten, moldy tomato. Refrigeration will slow down the decay.

Where should you keep tomatoes?

How to store ripe tomatoes. As McGee mentioned, ripe tomatoes are best stored around 55°F. At that temperature, ripe tomatoes will be held in stasis, neither ripening or becoming damaged by cold. Alas, most refrigerators are cooled to around 35°F to 38°F.

Why do tomatoes get black on the bottom?

You are describing Blossom End Rot. This is thought to be caused by insufficient calcium. ... This calcium deficiency is probably caused by irregular watering and a fluctuation in water levels. Water carries calcium throughout the tomato plant.

How do you know if your tomato plant is determinate or indeterminate?

Look at the branching formation on your plants. If the branches are long with sparse foliage, they are likely indeterminate. A compact, bushy plant is determinate because it form flowers at the terminal end of the branch, which signals the stem to stop growing.

Should I remove tomato leaves?

REMOVE DEAD OR YELLOWING TOMATO PLANT LEAVES In most cases young stems and leaves can be removed by bending them back until they snap off the main stem - this is the best way. ... Tomatoes ripen quicker and benefit from exposure to the sun - too many leaves over the fruit can prevent this happening.