Green Tiger vs. Lucky Tiger

NarnianGarden · January 26, 2019

Is there a considerable difference between these two Tigers, in terms of flavor and growth habit? I have seeds for both, and since space is limited, I am facing a heavy choice..
I am sure both are tasty, but how do they differ?

FarmerShawn · January 26, 2019

I think Lucky Tiger is better, both in appearance and flavor. Green Tiger also is a bit harder to tell when it's ripe. I grew both for several years, but have dropped Green Tiger in favor of Lucky Tiger.

ContainerTed · January 26, 2019

Having grown both in same season, I have to agree with FarmerShawn. Lucky Tiger took the competition between the two. I found Green Tiger was difficult to determine when it was truly ripe. It does have a bit of blush, but the taste was not following the appearance.

NarnianGarden · January 26, 2019

Thanks, appreciate the info. I am curious about GT as well, but... not likely going to throw it into the mix this season.

TC_Manhattan · January 30, 2019

I've never tried Lucky Tiger, but have grown Green Tiger and like it even better than
Maglia or Blush..

Cole_Robbie · January 30, 2019

The red blush of lucky tiger is easier to see than the color change of a ripe green tiger, which is a subtle yellowing. I do like them both.

zipcode · January 31, 2019

I've only grown Green Tiger. Great taste but plant was very inefficient for me (plant size vs production). I didn't find it hard to tell when ripe.

bad.kelpie · January 31, 2019

I like green tiger better, but I let them get bright yellow stripes before I pick them. They're very very sweet. Lucky tiger might be more productive, but my green tiger was planted late and at the end of a row and basically neglected.

January 26, 2019	#1
NarnianGarden Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Finland, EU Posts: 2,550	Green Tiger vs. Lucky Tiger Is there a considerable difference between these two Tigers, in terms of flavor and growth habit? I have seeds for both, and since space is limited, I am facing a heavy choice.. I am sure both are tasty, but how do they differ?

January 26, 2019	#2
FarmerShawn Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,001	I think Lucky Tiger is better, both in appearance and flavor. Green Tiger also is a bit harder to tell when it's ripe. I grew both for several years, but have dropped Green Tiger in favor of Lucky Tiger. __________________ "Red meat is NOT bad for you. Now blue-green meat, THAT'S bad for you!" -- Tommy Smothers

January 26, 2019	#3
ContainerTed Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: 6a - NE Tennessee Posts: 4,538	Having grown both in same season, I have to agree with FarmerShawn. Lucky Tiger took the competition between the two. I found Green Tiger was difficult to determine when it was truly ripe. It does have a bit of blush, but the taste was not following the appearance. __________________ Ted ________________________ Owner & Sole Operator Of The Muddy Bucket Farm and Tomato Ranch

January 30, 2019	#5
TC_Manhattan Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 457	I've never tried Lucky Tiger, but have grown Green Tiger and like it even better than Maglia or Blush..

January 30, 2019	#6
Cole_Robbie Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Illinois, zone 6 Posts: 8,407	The red blush of lucky tiger is easier to see than the color change of a ripe green tiger, which is a subtle yellowing. I do like them both.

January 31, 2019	#7
zipcode Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Romania/Germany , z 4-6 Posts: 1,582	I've only grown Green Tiger. Great taste but plant was very inefficient for me (plant size vs production). I didn't find it hard to tell when ripe.

January 31, 2019	#8
bad.kelpie Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2016 Location: Washington State Posts: 239	I like green tiger better, but I let them get bright yellow stripes before I pick them. They're very very sweet. Lucky tiger might be more productive, but my green tiger was planted late and at the end of a row and basically neglected.