First tomatoes of the year (VA)

Duh_Vinci · May 30, 2010

Finally,

I've picked few ripe ones this morning (from L to R): Kimberly, Kalinka and Lambada (about 45 days from transplant)

Lambada is a nice burst of sweet/acid with assertive tomato flavor, favorite of the three (many thanks for the seeds, Clara!), Kalinka - milder for me, but not bad for an early tomato, little more acidic, still some sweetness, softer flesh - 2nd in taste for me. Finally, Kimberly - still MUCH more taste than anything I've had in the past 6 months from the store, just more on the acidic side.

These are grown in 10gal totes, set outside in mid April. I did have to drag them in 3-4 times during the frost - worth for having an early season snack. Never had May tomato before, so I'm excited!

Many fruits in those containers are now getting a blush, so looks like tomato indulgence season is starting!!! Main garden - just about all have fruits, but no May tomato there. Looks like Bull's Heart and Zolotye Kupola would have the first ripe fruit though, will see...

Regards,
D

May 30, 2010	#1
Duh_Vinci Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Locust Grove, VA Posts: 292	First tomatoes of the year (VA) Finally, I've picked few ripe ones this morning (from L to R): Kimberly, Kalinka and Lambada (about 45 days from transplant) Lambada is a nice burst of sweet/acid with assertive tomato flavor, favorite of the three (many thanks for the seeds, Clara!), Kalinka - milder for me, but not bad for an early tomato, little more acidic, still some sweetness, softer flesh - 2nd in taste for me. Finally, Kimberly - still MUCH more taste than anything I've had in the past 6 months from the store, just more on the acidic side. These are grown in 10gal totes, set outside in mid April. I did have to drag them in 3-4 times during the frost - worth for having an early season snack. Never had May tomato before, so I'm excited! Many fruits in those containers are now getting a blush, so looks like tomato indulgence season is starting!!! Main garden - just about all have fruits, but no May tomato there. Looks like Bull's Heart and Zolotye Kupola would have the first ripe fruit though, will see... Regards, D