The idea is simple. Chop the entire plant at the root, bring it inside, and hang it upside down. The tomatoes will eventually ripen, and you can pick them as they do. As methods go, this is one of ...
• Tomatoes on the vine — these tomatoes have been left on the vine to ripen a bit more after being picked. They are usually medium-sized tomatoes that are firm and hold in a fair amount of moisture. A ...