CaliKim: How to Harvest Tomatoes For The Best Flavor

Want unbeatable tomato flavor and huge harvests? Discover the tips and tricks that will transform your tomatoes. From perfect timing to special care, these methods will ensure your tomatoes are the best you’ve ever had. Watch now for a garden full of juicy, flavorful tomatoes!
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➡CaliKim Smart Pots, 10 gallon (for tomato): https://bit.ly/CaliKimSmartPots
➡Tomato knife: https://amzn.to/3WwllEY

WATCH FOR MORE TOMATO TIPS:
https://bit.ly/CaliKimTomatoMistakes
https://bit.ly/CaliKimTomatoStringTrellis
https://bit.ly/CaliKimSingleStemTomatoPruning

TABLE OF CONTENTS: (click the timestamp to re-watch your favorite part)
00:00 Introduction
00:28 Timing is key
00:46 Snip don’t pull
01:00 Leave some stem
01:49 Beat the critters
01:32 How to ripen off the vine
02:52 No refrigeration
03:05 And there’s even MORE tomatoes!
03:34 Mid-season boost
04:29 Let’s eat!
04:41 Fresh Pico de Gallo – flavor explosion!
06:02 Enjoy your tomatoes!

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