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Kayleigh Dray

Why are my tomatoes still green? Monty Don has a last-ditch solution for turning them red after harvesting

Gardener Monty Don pictured at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

Crispy fried green tomatoes might be a delicious treat once in a while, but, as a rule, we prefer ours red and ripe as can be – which means many gardeners have been left disappointed by their crops this year. However, if you about ready to give up Monty Don has a banana hack that can help.

It doesn't matter whether you already know how to grow tomatoes or not. It doesn't matter, either, that they're one of the easiest vegetables (fine, fruits) to grow, either. The weather has been undeniably erratic this summer, which means amateur gardeners and tomato aficionados alike have been left with a surplus of stubbornly green toms.

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