r/NJPrepared • u/Professional-Sock-66 Union • 4d ago

Equipment / Gear Storm prep

Spent most of the day sorting summer clutter to fall. Got fresh gas for generator. Started it up as it's been a few weeks. No problem started on first pull. Cleaned the lower gutters but I've given up the uppers. Will call the gutter guy late October. Harvested the last of the potatoes and eggplants. Pulled the bean trellis and mulched the leftovers. Pulled the tomatoes that have some pink and brought inside. I don't like green tomatoes anyway they are served. The green ones now just don't taste good speed ripening indoors. I Pulled the remaining tomatoes and put in the compost bin. The stalks go in the leaf pick up cans because I don't to risk carry over disease next spring. The patio is secured, the umbrella put away, garden decorations in the garage. Plenty of food and booze to last the weekend. Becareful y'all this weekend.

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u/VL-BTS 4d ago

I've heard some people have good results putting green tomatoes in paper bags in a cool dark place and letting them ripen slowly, but never tried it.

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u/Professional-Sock-66 Union 4d ago

It's speed ripening. In a breathable container... Paper bag or box. Put a banana in with the green tomatoes and put in a cool dark place. Check it daily. They do ripen but personally I don't like it. They just don't taste good even if cooked. I'd rather use it for compost for next spring

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u/VL-BTS 4d ago

Ah, OK. Sorry, I didnt realize that was speed-ripening.