Make fruits ripe after harvesting: Gardening tips

Sometimes, you have to collect fruits before they are ready to eat - it can save you some time and also make them fresh for longer.

Meanwhile, when it's time to eat them, they can still be green and sour - so what can you do?

Here are a few tips that can help you make them ripe faster.

Warmth

Keep them in a warm place, like your kitchen. Warmer temperatures help fruits and veggies ripen faster.

Paper Bag

Place the fruits or veggies in a paper bag. It traps natural gasses that fruits give off when ripening, which speeds up the process.

Bananas

Put a ripe banana in the bag with other fruits or vegetables. Bananas release a gas called ethylene that can help ripen other produce.

Checking

Check them regularly for ripeness. When they feel soft to the touch and smell sweet, they are likely ripe and ready to eat.

Separation

Keep different types of fruits and vegetables separate, as some release gasses that can cause others to ripen too quickly or go bad.

Conclusion

Remember, not all fruits and veggies will ripen the same way or at the same speed, so it's a good idea to look up specific information for the type you're trying to ripen.
 

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• 9 October 2023

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