Peel off the skins and core the tomatoes if desired. Sterilize the Jars: Place your canning jars, lids, and bands in a large ...

Even though tomato plants should not be grown in Mason jars, you can still use the glass vessels as part of the planting process. "I think you could use them to get tomato seedlings started ...

I canned 44 quarts of tomatoes last season ... “begins to rock gently.” I also use glass quart-sized Ball jars, sealed with tin-plated bands and lids that have plastisol seals.