Here are 7 ways to store tomatoes for a long time during summer.

Refrigerate Ripe Tomatoes, keep fully ripe tomatoes in the fridge to slow down spoilage. bring them to room temperature before eating for better flavor.

Store Unripe Tomatoes at Room Temperature, place slightly unripe tomatoes stem-side down in a single layer, away from direct sunlight, to ripen slowly.

Freeze Tomatoes, wash, dry, and freeze whole or chopped tomatoes in airtight bags or containers for months-long storage.

Sun-Dry Tomatoes, slice tomatoes, sprinkle with salt, and dry them under the sun or in an oven to make flavorful sun-dried tomatoes.

Make Tomato Puree, blend tomatoes into a puree, store it in clean jars or ice cube trays, and freeze for easy use later.

Use Vinegar Solution, dip tomatoes briefly in a vinegar-water solution before storing to kill bacteria and extend freshness.

Store with Stems On, keeping the stem attached slows down moisture loss and extends shelf life, especially for home-grown tomatoes.