Tomato ripening is influenced by a variety of factors, with temperature being a critical element, ideally ranging between 68-77˚F. Excessive heat can halt the production of essential pigments, while soil nutrition and sunlight play significant roles in fruit development. Gardeners can enhance ripening through strategic pruning and by leveraging the ethylene hormone, which accelerates the … Continue reading Struggling with green tomatoes? Here’s why they won’t ripen!