Green When Ripe comparison/advice

kerns125 · December 28, 2015

OK guys, I'm back with another comparison and request for advice.
Only want to grow one or two GWR varieties in 2016 due to space contraints.

This year I am trying to choose between Aunt Ruby's German Green, Absinthe, Green Giant, Lime Green Salad, and Malakhitovaya Shkatulka/Malachite Box.

I'm leaning toward ARGG and/or Malakhitovaya Shkatulka, and will probably also throw a Lime Green Salad plant into a deck pot for good measure since it's so compact.

Am I making a mistake by skipping Green Giant? Craig's description of it in Epic Tomatoes makes my mouth water. My main focus is flavor, if that helps. The more intense the better, and I do like tangy (ie green zebra). Last year I grew Cherokee Green and Green Zebra, and liked them both a lot....

If you could only choose one of these varieties (not Cherokee Green - yes I know it's good, but I already tried that one!), which would it be? Which is the most flavorful in your opinion?

Jen

December 28, 2015	#1
kerns125 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: 22301 Posts: 92	Green When Ripe comparison/advice OK guys, I'm back with another comparison and request for advice. Only want to grow one or two GWR varieties in 2016 due to space contraints. This year I am trying to choose between Aunt Ruby's German Green, Absinthe, Green Giant, Lime Green Salad, and Malakhitovaya Shkatulka/Malachite Box. I'm leaning toward ARGG and/or Malakhitovaya Shkatulka, and will probably also throw a Lime Green Salad plant into a deck pot for good measure since it's so compact. Am I making a mistake by skipping Green Giant? Craig's description of it in Epic Tomatoes makes my mouth water. My main focus is flavor, if that helps. The more intense the better, and I do like tangy (ie green zebra). Last year I grew Cherokee Green and Green Zebra, and liked them both a lot.... If you could only choose one of these varieties (not Cherokee Green - yes I know it's good, but I already tried that one!), which would it be? Which is the most flavorful in your opinion? Jen