Green Tiger Tomato question

I am growing Green Tiger- how do I know when they are ripe?

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The lighter Green part gets slightly yellow

Thanks- i guess I will be brave and try one!

[Fred Hempel]

The slight yellowing is the visual cue. We combine that with a gentle squeeze to determine softening.

But figuring out how much yellow and how much softening is something that has to be done by trial and error, and it depends on your personal tastes. Early ripe Green Tiger has more "tang".

The unfortunate thing is that the visual and softening cues don't always correlate with the exact same flavor, and the correlations between cues and flavor change as the season progresses.

The only reason to go through all the hassle is because Green Tiger can have very good flavor when you spend some time figuring out when you should pick them.

[NewWestGardener]

It is the all time best tasting tomato ever!

[Fred Hempel]

Can I quote you on that?

Originally Posted by NewWestGardener

It is the all time best tasting tomato ever!

[zipcode]

I just tasted my first Green Tiger yesterday. It was slightly yellowish, yes, not too much, slightly soft, the texture after cutting suggested it was ripe. Taste was ok, quite balanced but kinda mild, skin was tough. Will see if it improves later, but currently it's not too promising, especially considering the low production. My first Galina was way stronger tasting, so dunno...

[Fred Hempel]

Two things to remember with Green Tiger

1. The taste of the earliest tomatoes are often a poor indicator of flavor.

2. Green Tiger has the "wilt" trait, and it often looks like a poor little low-producing tomato. But it often also surprises people with how well it produces, when they are patient.

This does not mean that it will definitely do well in your situation, but that your opinion might change before the season is over.

Originally Posted by zipcode

I just tasted my first Green Tiger yesterday. It was slightly yellowish, yes, not too much, slightly soft, the texture after cutting suggested it was ripe. Taste was ok, quite balanced but kinda mild, skin was tough. Will see if it improves later, but currently it's not too promising, especially considering the low production. My first Galina was way stronger tasting, so dunno...

[zipcode]

Ok, I will update my taste opinion later.
The plants look very healthy to me, they are somewhat droopy but not as sad as most hearts (also a good green colour in the leaf). I will agree that it looks like a long season producer due to good vegetative growth.

[jillian]

I love Green Tiger, grew it for first time last year and again this year and from now on. For me a great producer, beautiful tomatoes and just delicious. Great in salads and Pico de Gallo.

Mine have a very slight pinkish striping when ripe, just gorgeous.

I too am not too impressed, but will be patient and see how they are later.

[NewWestGardener]

Originally Posted by Fred Hempel

Can I quote you on that?

For sure! Green Tiger was what convinced me that a tomato is indeed a fruit

[NarnianGarden]

NewWestGardener, if you haven't done so, make sure to try Pink Tiger as well, and your conviction that tomato is a fruit will be consolidated for life

[Fred Hempel]

I hope they get better for you.

Originally Posted by JoParrott

I too am not too impressed, but will be patient and see how they are later.

[Cole_Robbie]

I think the oblong-shaped cherries are the perfect cherries for slicing and eating fresh in salad or other dishes. I chop off the ends and slice it like a loaf of bread. Green Tiger looks like a pepper when sliced that way. I like them loaded onto the Tostitos scoop chips. It looks like a hot salsa.