Storing Tomatoes Short Term

TechGuy · July 27, 2017

I created a cool box to store vegetables using a standup freezer and a Raspberry Pi computer. Originally I planned on storing potatoes in it but quickly realized the need for a tomato cooler.

Since tomatoes should not be stored below 55 deg F I set my freezer to come on when it gets above 60 def F for safety cushion. I monitor the internal temp and humidity on a web site and my temp stays within a degree or two. I just started selling at the local farmers market and it has helped me hold tomatoes until the next market day. So far flavor has been good and texture good too.

I wonder how other small farmers and restaurants are storing tomatoes to avoid chilling injury. I would think even an avid gardener would want to hold tomatoes until they have enough to can too.

I wrote a how-to on building my tomato storing system

Would love to know how others are storing tomatoes

July 27, 2017	#1
TechGuy Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pinehurst North Carolina USA Posts: 31	Storing Tomatoes Short Term I created a cool box to store vegetables using a standup freezer and a Raspberry Pi computer. Originally I planned on storing potatoes in it but quickly realized the need for a tomato cooler. Since tomatoes should not be stored below 55 deg F I set my freezer to come on when it gets above 60 def F for safety cushion. I monitor the internal temp and humidity on a web site and my temp stays within a degree or two. I just started selling at the local farmers market and it has helped me hold tomatoes until the next market day. So far flavor has been good and texture good too. I wonder how other small farmers and restaurants are storing tomatoes to avoid chilling injury. I would think even an avid gardener would want to hold tomatoes until they have enough to can too. I wrote a how-to on building my tomato storing system Would love to know how others are storing tomatoes