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Title: When to pick?
Post by: ACE430 on June 15, 2008, 20:29:58
As a total novice, looking to find out when these should be picked?

(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk63/ACE430/DSCF1122.jpg)

Thanks

ACE
Title: Re: When to pick?
Post by: jo9919 on June 15, 2008, 20:32:47
When they've turned red?

Joanne.
Title: Re: When to pick?
Post by: grotbag on June 15, 2008, 20:33:10
when they go red
Title: Re: When to pick?
Post by: ACE430 on June 15, 2008, 20:37:46
Thanks

Not sure I can wait mega excited first tomatos grown ever?
Title: Re: When to pick?
Post by: jo9919 on June 15, 2008, 20:48:56
Quote from: ACE430 on June 15, 2008, 20:37:46
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.
Title: Re: When to pick?
Post by: Rhubarb Thrasher on June 15, 2008, 20:50:04
whenever it is, it'll be a lot sooner than me. I can see you're pleased - you've posted the picture twice  :D
Title: Re: When to pick?
Post by: manicscousers on June 15, 2008, 20:56:22
lucky you, one looks like it's turning already, middle right  ;D
Title: Re: When to pick?
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on June 16, 2008, 08:29:09
They can perfectly well be used green, but leave that till you have a glut, or till the end of the season.
Title: Re: When to pick?
Post by: ACE430 on June 16, 2008, 08:36:08
I think they might be marketmore, I have some yellow tom's in there too when should I pick them?
Title: Re: When to pick?
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on June 16, 2008, 08:39:49
When they turn yellow. You soon learn to judge them, and they're usable when unripe, so don't panic.
Title: Re: When to pick?
Post by: tim on June 16, 2008, 08:49:16
More difficult to decide when green tomatoes are ready!