Q. I just picked all these because the birds were gettingthem. Will they ripen enough to eat? I
covered the others with netting that are still on the tree Do I need to put them in the sun or in brown
paper?
A. Pick them! They will ripen at room temperature in 2 to
4 days I would guess. If you can keep the humidity up in some way it will
reduce their water loss.
4 days I would guess. If you can keep the humidity up in some way it will
reduce their water loss.
But keep them at 65 to 80F if at all possible and out
of the sun. They do not need to be in paper bags. Once fully ripened you can
put them in the fridge.
of the sun. They do not need to be in paper bags. Once fully ripened you can
put them in the fridge.