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Master Gardener Tips August 13, 2024: Harvesting and Saving Your Garden Produce

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By Vicki Schmitt, Nebraska Extension Master

Did you know that you can freeze raw tomatoes with or without their skins? Wash firm ripe tomatoes and cut away the stem scar. if you prefer peeled tomatoes, dip them in boiling water for about 1 minute or until the skin splits and slides off. Place tomatoes into freezer bags or other freezer-safe containers. Frozen tomatoes may be used in any cooked tomato recipe.