Pick at Pink?

scottfsmith · July 23, 2008

I have noticed some comments in recent threads on "picking at pink" -- pick those tomatoes before they fully ripen. A few years ago I picked some early some late and compared and thought the latest-picked ones had a lot more flavor. (Note I was comparing vine-ripened vs counter-ripened, I did let the inside fruits ripen well). So I am always picking late, even if that means I am getting more cracked, etc fruit. Did I mislead myself?

Scott

PS for those who missed, here is one recent discussion: http://www.tomatoville.com/showthread.php?t=8939&page=2

PPS another: http://www.tomatoville.com/showthread.php?t=8657&page=9

July 23, 2008	#1
scottfsmith Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 53	Pick at Pink? I have noticed some comments in recent threads on "picking at pink" -- pick those tomatoes before they fully ripen. A few years ago I picked some early some late and compared and thought the latest-picked ones had a lot more flavor. (Note I was comparing vine-ripened vs counter-ripened, I did let the inside fruits ripen well). So I am always picking late, even if that means I am getting more cracked, etc fruit. Did I mislead myself? Scott PS for those who missed, here is one recent discussion: http://www.tomatoville.com/showthread.php?t=8939&page=2 PPS another: http://www.tomatoville.com/showthread.php?t=8657&page=9