Tomatoes
Don’t try to pull fresh tomatoes from the vine—this could damage the plant and fruit. Bend the stem just above the tomato where there’s a little knuckle. The stem will snap there and leave the calyx (star-shaped green leaves) attached to the tomato. Also, consider picking tomatoes early to prevent damage from insects or disease. The “breaker stage” is when the first streaks of color appear on the bottoms of green tomatoes. At this point, they’re fully developed and can be brought inside to reach full color.
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