How to Ripen Green Tomatoes

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Newspaper and a Box

To ripen green tomatoes, place them in a box with newspapers. Wrap each tomato in newspaper to prevent them from touching each other.

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Use a Paper Bag

You can replicate the box method using a paper bag if you have just a few tomatoes. The brown paper bag will create a warm, humid environment to help the tomatoes ripen.

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Place on a Sunny Windowsill

To ripen green tomatoes, place them in a warm, sunny spot indoors, preferably on a windowsill or south-facing window. The warmth, rather than direct sunlight, facilitates ripening.

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