Re: [gardeners] Dehydrate tomatoes
David G. Smith (gardeners@globalgarden.com)
Fri, 18 Aug 2000 08:50:43 -0400
It was in the current issue of Kitchen Gardener. They had an article
earlier this year that made me think of you, about growing heirloom tomatoes
in hot climates.
David
----- Original Message -----
From: George Shirley <gshirley@lightwire.net>
To: <gardeners@globalgarden.com>
Sent: Friday, August 18, 2000 8:17 AM
Subject: Re: [gardeners] Dehydrate tomatoes
> Good tip David, I hadn't heard of that one, thanks.
>
> George
>
> "David G. Smith" wrote:
> >
> > I read an article about drying tomatoes recently. One tip they had was
that
> > you should put them in a sealed glass jar when you think they're dry,
and
> > examine after a day. If there's any sign of water on the inside of the
jar,
> > they're not ready yet.
> >
> > David
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: George Shirley <gshirley@lightwire.net>
> > To: <gardeners@globalgarden.com>
> > Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2000 7:57 PM
> > Subject: Re: [gardeners] Dehydrate tomatoes
> >
> > > Cut them in half length-wise and put in seed side down. You might
pierce
> > the
> > > skins with a sharp knife to allow the heat to better penetrate. I got
> > better
> > > luck with mine that way. I dried a bunch of Yellow Pear two years ago
and
> > they
> > > were excellent. I still kept them in the freezer because our humidity
is
> > so
> > > high. I tried some in a quart fruit jar that I vacuum sealed and they
> > stayed
> > > okay for some months. They have to be completely dry or they will mold
or
> > rot.
> > >
> > > George
> > >
> > > Craig Watts wrote:
> > > >
> > > > George,
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for the input. I have Roma.
> > > >
> > > > Small for typical tomatoes. Thought this should be good.
> > > >
> > > > Should I cut them or de-seed? or put them in whole?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks again.
> > > >
> > > > Craig Watts
> > >
>