snow white - color when ripening

[piegirl]

before I forget - noticed my snow whites turning - they look pretty gold, still green at top - almost like green grape. I bought two plants from two different vendors at the local farmers market. I thought the ones I tried were pretty light colored - lighter than Dr. C. Thoughts? Thank you in advance - piegirl

[carolyn137]

The color of almost all the so called whites is about the same when ripening, as in a greenish white turning to ivory then turning to various shades of yellow depending on the UV exposure and degree of foliage covor and indeed which specific variety is being talked about.

But I've never had a white variety turn gold as you mention.

[piegirl]

thank you Carolyn - I am always so honored when you respond to one of my posts! Judging by tonite's color, I am guessing it is NOT a snow white - it is, in fact, quite orange, very whispy foliage like green grape. Pretty fair set of fruits. I can only hope the other plant I purchased from a different vendor didn't use the same seed source, although its foliage is rather whispy. Are there orange cherry tomatoes??? Thank you - piegirl

[Mantis]

My Snow Whites from last year turned very yellow. We have very hot summers, so maybe that had something to do with the color as Carolyn mentioned. They were the best cherry I have ever tasted but I have only grown a few.

[carolyn137]

Originally Posted by piegirl

. Are there orange cherry tomatoes???

Yes there are.

They aren't common, if talking OP varities, and I doubt that many vendors would be selling plants, but yes, there are a few orange cherry tomato varieties.

[Colorado_west]

I grew Snow White last year and one plant was nice smaller white cherry and the other plant was larger cherry that was yellow but not golden. Both came from same seed package from good company.

[Bryan24]

This year ours are a lovely ivory-yellowish color. The taste seems to be milder than last year, too. Not quite as citrusy. My sister commented that they tasted like a very mild tomatillo. Not quite sure where she got that, but she did like them. I tend to pick and eat a little under-ripe, because I like a more tart tomato. Well, that, and if I don't, I think the dog gets them before I do.

laurel-tx

[piegirl]

I did taste one tonite - quite tart although could have alittle underipe. Since its been over 100 for 3days and in the upper 90's for days, environment could differently be a factor. Definitely dark gold/orange. Piegirl

[Bryan24]

Dark gold/orange??

Don't suppose they could have fouled up and given you a Sungold, do you??

Just a thought......

laurel-tx

[piegirl]

HiLaurel - that could be possibility. I need to check with a neighbor who purchased a plant the same day. I had one ripening on the table and just ate it - this one was sweet, quite good, definitely orange. The plant is rather wispy but really growing as is the other plant - different vendor and so far, no color change yet. Piegirl