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I have mortgage lifter tomatoe plants, today is oct 31 ,some are orange in coler some are half green. how can i get them to get red ripened, they did...
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Asked October 31, 2026, 9:05 PM EDT
I have mortgage lifter tomatoe plants, today is oct 31 ,some are orange in coler some are half green. how can i get them to get red ripened, they didn,t get enough sun this year. I live in St. Cloud Mn.
Stearns County Minnesota
Expert Response
Good question. Pick any tomatoes that have a hint of ripening and bring them indoors. Store unripe fruits at room temperature, one layer deep, spaced apart without touching each other. I like to set them on a layer of newspaper in case one spoils it is easy to see the wet spot. Light is not necessary. Warm temperatures are more important than light in ripening the fruit. Fruit will ripen over the next few weeks. Check them often and eat them as they ripen.
Paul -Master Gardener volunteer
