Tomatoes ripening off the stem.

Oldcompost

Thanks for the advice.  Regarding the remaining green stems they're still ripening nicely each day.

Road Apple Stew

In a closed shoebox with an old banana - the ethane it releases will do the trick

bookmonster

Yes, re bananas I have smaller quantities but am ripening in the fruit bowl, the bananas give off a gas that helps with ripening

Fairygirl

My bananas never get to that stage. I like them green