You'll want to bottle tomatoes and plums

3. Meanwhile prepare the brine and make ready to sterilize the tops and rings. To make the brine, dissolve 1/2 oz. of salt to each quart of water, and if you can spare it, 1/4 oz. 5. Test next day. Take off clip or band and lift jar by lid. If lid comes off, that jar is faulty and must be re- done, or used within a few days. Cold water method for Plums Buy some Campden Preserving Tablets from the chemist or grocer, and dissolve them in cold water according to the directions on the packet. Use any wide-mouthed bottle and any good air-tight seal.