Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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July 28, 2010 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Brampton, Ontario Canada
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Question on white tomatoes
I may possibly have a White Wonder in my garden this year. It was one of the varieties listed on a mixed seed pack that we are playing "Guess The Mystery Tomato" with. lol
Now...how does one tell when these things are ripe? The plant that I think MAY be a WW has VERY light coloured fruit. White with a slight tinge of green to it. Am I looking for a colour change or do I have to fondle the fruit? :p |
July 28, 2010 | #2 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Evansville, IN
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July 28, 2010 | #3 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Brampton, Ontario Canada
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LOL So what am I looking for...a change from the slight greenish tinge to a more cream colour?
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July 28, 2010 | #4 |
Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Upstate NY, zone 4b/5a
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As travis so clearly explained in saying both.
Actually it should ripen up not white, there are no totally white tomato varieties, but an ivory to light yellow to a deeper yellow depending on the degree of foliage cover and the amount of UV. Are you going to buy a mixed pack of heirloom varieties again next year?
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July 28, 2010 | #5 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Brampton, Ontario Canada
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lol NOPE! I am done playing mystery tomato.
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July 28, 2010 | #6 |
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LOL back and I'm glad to hear that actually.
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