How to Store Green Tomatoes: Ripen Them Indoors (Complete 2026 Guide)

How To Store Green Tomatoes & Wait For Them To Ripen

Store green tomatoes at room temperature (60–70°F), stem-side down, in a single layer out of direct sunlight. Never refrigerate unripened tomatoes — cold stops the ripening process permanently. Sort them by ripeness stage and check every 2–3 days. Mature green tomatoes (baseball size or larger) will ripen in 1–4 weeks depending on their stage.