Yes, you are correct. When temperatures exceed 85 to 90 F, the ripening process slows significantly or even stops. The optimum temperature for ripening tomatoes is 70 to 75F. Do not remove leaves in an effort to ripe; this will not work. The key is picking them when they are showing the first signs of ripening (no earlier) and keeping them at room temperature. Do not refrigerate, as this will absolutely destroy their flavor.
Yes, you are correct. When temperatures exceed 85 to 90 F, the ripening process slows significantly or even stops. The optimum temperature for ripening tomatoes is 70 to 75F. Do not remove leaves in an effort to ripe; this will not work. The key is picking them when they are showing the first signs of ripening (no earlier) and keeping them at room temperature. Do not refrigerate, as this will absolutely destroy their flavor.