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Wed, Oct 23, 13 at 9:36
| I didn't get tomatoes picked before the frost last night....:( Is it still safe for me to dehydrate my tomatoes? |
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- Posted by myfamilysfarm 5b (My Page) on Wed, Oct 23, 13 at 10:43
| i would say no, if the plant has been totally frosted. If just the tips of the plants, iffy, but would still say no. Sorry, you were just too late. We lost all of ours 2 nights ago, got to 26F. |
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- Posted by readinglady z8 OR (My Page) on Wed, Oct 23, 13 at 14:13
| I would not either. The frost has damaged the tomatoes and even if there are no safety issues you are expending a lot of effort on what's likely to be an inferior product. Late season tomatoes have less exposure to sun and are generally less acid and less flavorful (even have off flavors) without even taking into consideration the frost issue. Carol |
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- Posted by KS.farms_cooks none (My Page) on Wed, Oct 23, 13 at 14:45
| Thank you for answering my question. I will enjoy the ones I have from this year and next year I will be more diligent about this job. |
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- Posted by myfamilysfarm 5b (My Page) on Wed, Oct 23, 13 at 14:48
| Even covering with cotton sheets could have saved them if it didn't blacken the plant. Live and learn. Now is the time to look forward to next year and start saving recipes. |
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