Aunt Ruby's German Green

pdxwindjammer · August 27, 2012

OMG! I just ate my second ripe ARGG of the year. This is my third year growing it and still, when I have my first one of the year, I just about melt because the flavor is so darned good! There isn't a thing I don't like about it!

I know many of you are familiar with this one but for those who aren't, they are a large green when ripe slicer with just a hint of yellow orange tint on the blossom end when ripe, meaty and juicy with a tangy yet sweet taste.

I always expect it to be a bit later than it is for me but the first ripe one was about a 4 days ago so from the time I planted it in ground it was ripe in about 60 days! It is earlier than a over half of my 40+ tomato plants.

This one will always have room in my garden.

Another couple of varieties that have this effect on my are Paul Robeson and Orlov Yellow. Unfortunately, I didn't get any Orlov Yellow's planted this year because I had a major seedling mishap earlier in the year.

Which ones are YOUR drop dead must plant varieties and why?

Cole_Robbie · August 27, 2012

I sold a few of those as seedlings, but the deer ate the ones I planted, so I'm going to try again next year.

I'm a brandwine fan. I want to try growing several different strains next year and see what I like the best.

Tania · August 28, 2012

I had this when I first tried Emerald cherry this year. OMG! It has a real Aunt Ruby's German Green flavor in such a small fruit, and it is way earlier. I fell in love instantly.

Orlov Yellow, Aunt Gertie's Gold, and ARGG all have the same effect on me

Tatiana

tomakers · August 28, 2012

Green Zebra, ARGG, AGG, PR, and Carbon are my current ones, and now I'll have to try Emerald Cherry. I have yet to find a green cherry I like.
Tom

Chartreuse · August 31, 2012

I am also thrilled with my Aunt Ruby's German Green -- that tomatoes consistently taste wonderful! I also love to include one in baskets of tomatoes that I gift to friends and family, folks are always surprised to eat a delicious ripe-when-green tomato.

August 27, 2012	#1
pdxwindjammer Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 625	Aunt Ruby's German Green OMG! I just ate my second ripe ARGG of the year. This is my third year growing it and still, when I have my first one of the year, I just about melt because the flavor is so darned good! There isn't a thing I don't like about it! I know many of you are familiar with this one but for those who aren't, they are a large green when ripe slicer with just a hint of yellow orange tint on the blossom end when ripe, meaty and juicy with a tangy yet sweet taste. I always expect it to be a bit later than it is for me but the first ripe one was about a 4 days ago so from the time I planted it in ground it was ripe in about 60 days! It is earlier than a over half of my 40+ tomato plants. This one will always have room in my garden. Another couple of varieties that have this effect on my are Paul Robeson and Orlov Yellow. Unfortunately, I didn't get any Orlov Yellow's planted this year because I had a major seedling mishap earlier in the year. Which ones are YOUR drop dead must plant varieties and why?

August 28, 2012	#3
Tania Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Anmore, BC, Canada Posts: 3,970	I had this when I first tried Emerald cherry this year. OMG! It has a real Aunt Ruby's German Green flavor in such a small fruit, and it is way earlier. I fell in love instantly. Orlov Yellow, Aunt Gertie's Gold, and ARGG all have the same effect on me Tatiana __________________ Tatiana's TOMATObase

August 28, 2012	#4
tomakers Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cranberry Country, SE MA - zone 6? Posts: 353	Green Zebra, ARGG, AGG, PR, and Carbon are my current ones, and now I'll have to try Emerald Cherry. I have yet to find a green cherry I like. Tom __________________ I never met a fish I didn't like.

August 27, 2012	#2
Cole_Robbie Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Illinois, zone 6 Posts: 8,407	I sold a few of those as seedlings, but the deer ate the ones I planted, so I'm going to try again next year. I'm a brandwine fan. I want to try growing several different strains next year and see what I like the best.

August 31, 2012	#5
Chartreuse Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwestern Ontario Posts: 25	I am also thrilled with my Aunt Ruby's German Green -- that tomatoes consistently taste wonderful! I also love to include one in baskets of tomatoes that I gift to friends and family, folks are always surprised to eat a delicious ripe-when-green tomato.