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Tom’s Guide
Tom’s Guide
Technology
Camilla Sharman

3 ways to tells that your tomatoes are ready to harvest

Woman´s hands picking fresh tomatoes to wicker basket. .

Knowing when to harvest tomatoes is key to enjoying your homegrown crop at its most flavorsome. Having spent time nurturing your tomato plants to achieve an abundant crop by following top tips on how to get more fruits from a tomato plant and the best ways to trellis tomatoes, you’ll want to ensure you pick your tomatoes at the best time to ensure all our hard work is rewarded with a crop that is tasty and nutritious.

Despite being able to enjoy tending to your tomatoes and watching them grow, the most satisfying part is in the eating, as tomatoes are the true taste of summer — sweet, succulent with a rich, deep flavor. And they can be harvested at different times of ripeness, enjoyed fresh from the vine or picked and left to ripen.

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