Gardening Hack: How to Extend the Life of Your Tomatoes

Epic Gardening, a popular gardening influencer, recently shared a simple yet effective tomato harvesting hack that's generating significant interest among home gardeners. The technique involves picking tomatoes at the 'breaker stage,' when they are only halfway ripe, to preserve flavor and extend their shelf life. According to Epic Gardening, "The flavor's already locked in by then, so you're not sacrificing taste for strategy." The video also suggests storing tomatoes stem-side down to distribute weight evenly and maintain freshness for days or even weeks. This advice is particularly useful for those dealing with pests or wanting to extend the enjoyment of their tomato harvest.