When to pick Giraf(fe)?

Suze · July 3, 2007

I'm not sure when I should pick these. They've been on the vine at what looks to be a mature size for a while now, and aren't getting any bigger. But they really aren't changing color either, except for a very slight yellow cast to some of them.

Should I go ahead and harvest? I'm concerned they'll crack if I don't with all this rain we've been having, then they won't be any good as longkeepers.

What about the ones I want to save seed from -- leave on the vine until ripe?

Thanks for any advice.

July 3, 2007	#1
Suze Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 3,027	When to pick Giraf(fe)? I'm not sure when I should pick these. They've been on the vine at what looks to be a mature size for a while now, and aren't getting any bigger. But they really aren't changing color either, except for a very slight yellow cast to some of them. Should I go ahead and harvest? I'm concerned they'll crack if I don't with all this rain we've been having, then they won't be any good as longkeepers. What about the ones I want to save seed from -- leave on the vine until ripe? Thanks for any advice.