Topic: When to pick?

[ACE430]

As a total novice, looking to find out when these should be picked?



Thanks

ACE

[jo9919]

When they've turned red?

Joanne.

[grotbag]

when they go red

[ACE430]

Thanks

Not sure I can wait mega excited first tomatos grown ever?

[jo9919]

Thanks

Not sure I can wait mega excited first tomatos grown ever?

I know what you mean. It's my third year with tomatoes and I'm still excited (mine aren't anywhere near as big as yours yet though).

You won't want shop bought again after you've tasted your own. Which variety are you growing?

I've got Shirley, Tigerella, Gardener's Delight and Gartenperle this year.

Jo.

[Rhubarb Thrasher]

whenever it is, it'll be a lot sooner than me. I can see you're pleased - you've posted the picture twice  :D

[manicscousers]

lucky you, one looks like it's turning already, middle right  ;D

[Robert_Brenchley]

They can perfectly well be used green, but leave that till you have a glut, or till the end of the season.

[ACE430]

I think they might be marketmore, I have some yellow tom's in there too when should I pick them?

[Robert_Brenchley]

When they turn yellow. You soon learn to judge them, and they're usable when unripe, so don't panic.

[tim]

More difficult to decide when green tomatoes are ready!