Getting tired of this

TZ-OH6 · August 1, 2008

The first early ripening fruits (a week or three before DTM value) are edible now on several varieties and they are all terrible, not much better than store bought. There is uneven ripening with green side out away from the house, so I think low temps got to them during development.

The wait for seasonal ripening woudln't be so bad, except the first gardener's delight cherry was a "perfect" 10/10 tasting tomato, whetting my tastebuds for more.

Tormato · August 1, 2008

-OH6

If it weren't for the cherries, my batting average would be below the Mendoza line.

I have a Brandywine Sudduth that should be ripe tomorrow (68 DTM!). If this one strikes out, I think I'll have to wait another two weeks for a hit.

Gary

**Lee** · August 1, 2008

Many of the tomatoes here in NC were also quite bland early
one. This includes notables such as Cuostralee and Cherokee Purple!
In fact, it was hard to find some real standouts at Tomatopalooza[tm] VI due to the diluted flavors from multiple growers.

On the plus side however, the ones that are ripening up now are starting to show great flavor. I had a Cuostralee the other day that was fantastic. Spear's tennessee Green has become the real burst in your mouth flavor I've been waiting on, and an Improved Collosal Yellow I had to day was wonderful tasting.

So, be patient, they will improve!

Of course the sungolds always taste good!

Lee

Douglas14 · August 1, 2008

I've had a couple of ripe "full sized" tomatoes....bland and half ripe they were as well. I expect they will be much better once the ripening season is in full swing. By the way my Sungolds taste great.

cottonpicker · August 1, 2008

While my tomatoes here in SW PA are slow to ripen this year ( most likely due to excessive heat), I have had plenty of cherry types to enjoy... SunGold, Black Cherry).
I did have 2 big tomatoes to try so far.... Pruden's Purple & Tom's Yellow Wonder. Neither were up to expectations (based on earlier reports). I think (HOPE!!) the flavor improves with additional fruits later in this unusual season. The healthy, disease-free, plants are fully loaded
with "greenies" with fruits....waiting for more normal temperatures to ripen. I'm patient.........
Ld

August 1, 2008	#1
TZ-OH6 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mid-Ohio Posts: 848	Getting tired of this The first early ripening fruits (a week or three before DTM value) are edible now on several varieties and they are all terrible, not much better than store bought. There is uneven ripening with green side out away from the house, so I think low temps got to them during development. The wait for seasonal ripening woudln't be so bad, except the first gardener's delight cherry was a "perfect" 10/10 tasting tomato, whetting my tastebuds for more.

August 1, 2008	#3
Lee Tomatopalooza™ Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NC-Zone 7 Posts: 2,188	Many of the tomatoes here in NC were also quite bland early one. This includes notables such as Cuostralee and Cherokee Purple! In fact, it was hard to find some real standouts at Tomatopalooza[tm] VI due to the diluted flavors from multiple growers. On the plus side however, the ones that are ripening up now are starting to show great flavor. I had a Cuostralee the other day that was fantastic. Spear's tennessee Green has become the real burst in your mouth flavor I've been waiting on, and an Improved Collosal Yellow I had to day was wonderful tasting. So, be patient, they will improve! Of course the sungolds always taste good! Lee __________________ Intelligence is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is knowing not to put one in a fruit salad. Cuostralee - The best thing on sliced bread.

August 1, 2008	#5
cottonpicker Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SE PA..near Valley Forge Posts: 839	While my tomatoes here in SW PA are slow to ripen this year ( most likely due to excessive heat), I have had plenty of cherry types to enjoy... SunGold, Black Cherry). I did have 2 big tomatoes to try so far.... Pruden's Purple & Tom's Yellow Wonder. Neither were up to expectations (based on earlier reports). I think (HOPE!!) the flavor improves with additional fruits later in this unusual season. The healthy, disease-free, plants are fully loaded with "greenies" with fruits....waiting for more normal temperatures to ripen. I'm patient......... Ld __________________ "Strong and bitter words indicate a weak cause". Victor Hugo

August 1, 2008	#2
Tormato Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MA Posts: 4,971	-OH6 If it weren't for the cherries, my batting average would be below the Mendoza line. I have a Brandywine Sudduth that should be ripe tomorrow (68 DTM!). If this one strikes out, I think I'll have to wait another two weeks for a hit. Gary

August 1, 2008	#4
Douglas14 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 602	I've had a couple of ripe "full sized" tomatoes....bland and half ripe they were as well. I expect they will be much better once the ripening season is in full swing. By the way my Sungolds taste great.