Green when ripe

[Fred Hempel]

Every year I try to rigorously evaluate a particular type of tomato on our farm, to see which one matches our climate, soils and growing methods best.

This year I would like to delve into the world of Green-When-Ripe tomatoes. One Note: I recognize that Green-when-ripe typically means Yellow/Green when ripe.

We currently only grow one (Lucinda, which we bred by crossing Silvery Fir Tree and Tom Wagner's Green Zebra and selecting for green zebra-type coloration in a fruit the size of a small beefsteak. We selected over generations and it is now true-breeding). It is good, but not great, and I would like to see what else is out there.

In return for identifying your favorite green tomato on this thread, I will send seeds of Lucinda. It is freely available, and can be distributed without restrictions. We released it in the Bay Area (through seedling sales) a number of years ago.

Here is our flyer on Lucinda