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Green tomatoes
Farendwoman
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in Fruit & veg
i am growing some "heirloom" tomatoes this year.
amongst others, Brad's Blackheart, Black Trifele, Green Sausage and Green Velvet.
the first two are beautiful, ripe and tasty. My question is, how do I know when to pick green velvet and green sausage. If they are meant to be green they will, I suppose, stay green. Sorry for what will probably seem a very stupid question, but this is my first attempt at vegetables - I normally grow flowers!!!!
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When they come away easily at the first joint behind the fruit. Sounds silly, but they will just look ready!
As you have a good number, trial and error is a good method. Pick one and try it.
Thank you!
i shall try one first thing in the morning!
You will soon discover that ripe green is (usually) different to the unripe green and the ripest tomatoes will feel a little softer or squashier too.