Botanically, tomatoes are a fruit. Because a fruit is the part of a plant that contains seeds, while a vegetable is the edible stems, leaves, and root of a plant.

TOMATO STORAGE
GREENS - Ripen at 58-68°F, and 85-95% relative humidity. Keep out of direct sunlight. For accelerated ripening, stack boxes together on a pallet. Inspect tomatoes daily during ripening and store in an area with moderate air circulation.

RIPES - Store at 55-60°F and 85-95% relative humidity. For best quality, ripe tomatoes should not be refrigerated.

TOMATO HANDLING
Tomatoes are delicate and bruise easily, which hastens spoilage. Handle with care. Do not drop containers on the floor. Store tomatoes stem end up for best quality.