Tomato Preserving

Keiththibodeaux · December 30, 2016

OK, this does not make sense to my logical brain, but it has failed me before. Meanwhile I'll start saving ashes, lol.

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Gardeneer · December 30, 2016

The whole thing behind it are TWO things :

ONE: Prevent from rothing.
TWO: Prevent from drying/losing moisture.

But like any fruit, tomato will age internally, no matter what. Then not all tomato varieties are suitable for preserving. For example if a variety has a short shelf life you cannot preserve it for a long time. But to the contrary varieties like "Long Keeper" are much easier and practical to preserve as fresh tomato.
You can do a few things to prevent rotting:

ONE: Try not to bruise while picking and afterwards.
TWO: disinfect and fully air dry !

I thing many dusting might work, like starch, flour, baby powder. All it does to provide a coat that seals.
In the old world, before refrigeration they preserved melons in broken wheat straw.

Father'sDaughter · December 30, 2016

I haven't read the whole thread yet, but maybe take a look here -- http://www.tomatoville.com/showthread.php?t=43350

December 30, 2016	#1
Keiththibodeaux Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 587	Tomato Preserving OK, this does not make sense to my logical brain, but it has failed me before. Meanwhile I'll start saving ashes, lol. http://wire.farmradio.fm/en/farmer-s...tomatoes-15454

December 30, 2016	#2
Gardeneer Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NC - zone 8a - heat zone 7 Posts: 4,914	The whole thing behind it are TWO things : ONE: Prevent from rothing. TWO: Prevent from drying/losing moisture. But like any fruit, tomato will age internally, no matter what. Then not all tomato varieties are suitable for preserving. For example if a variety has a short shelf life you cannot preserve it for a long time. But to the contrary varieties like "Long Keeper" are much easier and practical to preserve as fresh tomato. You can do a few things to prevent rotting: ONE: Try not to bruise while picking and afterwards. TWO: disinfect and fully air dry ! I thing many dusting might work, like starch, flour, baby powder. All it does to provide a coat that seals. In the old world, before refrigeration they preserved melons in broken wheat straw. __________________ Gardeneer Happy Gardening !

December 30, 2016	#3
Father'sDaughter Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: MA/NH Border Posts: 4,917	I haven't read the whole thread yet, but maybe take a look here -- http://www.tomatoville.com/showthread.php?t=43350