White/Green Tomatoes

Glenn62 · February 20, 2021

Does anyone have experience with the white and green varieties? Are there any specific varieties that you would recommend. I'm curious about these.

hl2601 · February 20, 2021

For GWR I like Lime Green Salad-a dwarf and Green Giant.

gssgarden · February 20, 2021

Green Giant is a monster for me.
Dwarf Jade Beauty

Greg

KarenO · February 20, 2021

GWR bicolours are some of my favourites. Captain lucky for example and two of my hearts.
Whites are often mild in flavour. Most white beefsteaks are quite soft in my experience. Some white cherries such as super Snow White for example are quite good though
KarenO

**nctomatoman** · February 21, 2021

Best whites I've had - by far (in fact the only two I enjoy eating, though Great White is kind of OK) are Dwarf Mr Snow and Dwarf CC McGee (tried for the first time last year - yum!). They are actually quite "zingy" - not at all bland. For intensely flavored tomato lovers only!

Favorite greens are Green Giant and Cherokee Green for larger slicers - and any number of our Dwarf releases that have Green Giant as a parent - Kelly Green, Jade Beauty, Beryl Beauty, Summertime Green, Dwarf Emerald Giant.

The Fancy line are popping out delicious greens too - Dwarf Parfait (which has an unusual orange center), Dwarf Grinch - one I am trying to figure out and stay heart shaped, Dwarf Emerald Giant, a work in progress.

I like to eat Aunt Ruby's German Green, but it tends to struggle with disease for me.

Fred Hempel · February 21, 2021

White: No recommendations

Green (limited by my experience): Malachite Box, Captain Lucky (a green bicolor -- fight me), Taiga, Green Bee

Salsacharley · February 21, 2021

I like Green Velvet - it is beautiful and delicious.

Yak54 · February 21, 2021

Snow White or Super Snow White are very good to me though I've only grown two white varieties to compare them with.

gardenmermaid · February 22, 2021

Thomesol White has always been a favorite of everyone I have given a sample to. Dwarf Mr Snow too, though the flavors are different in those two. Taste is subjective and changes in different climates and soil, so experiment is the best way to see what you like and what works for you.
Aunt ruby's German Green and the cherry version are both delicious, also Green Tiger and Beryl Beauty, but really I have only met two GWR tomato varieties I didn't like: Green Zebra and Green Grape. I may have been picking them at the wrong time ( it was my first year growing gwr) so if you are new to Green toms I would recommend a variety that has a color cue when it's ripe such as a pink blush on the bottom. Aunt Ruby's does that, so does Beryl if I recall.

**nctomatoman** · February 22, 2021

gardenmermaid, your post read my mind! I've really rarely met a green when ripe I didn't love, but Green Zebra and Green Grape are the ones that come to mind! There are texture issues and flavor note issues with both for me (I don't like a firm/crunchy tomato). Green Zebra is also very disease prone for me.

The nice thing about Cherokee Green (and some of our dwarf greens - Grandpa Gary's, Big Green Dwarf, Amy's Ohio) is the built in ripeness indicator, being yellow skinned - they turn amber/yellow when ready to pick. The clear skin greens are more of a challenge, and in pretty much all cases, develop a lovely pale pearly pink blush at the very blossom end.

Nan_PA_6b · February 24, 2021

Dr. Carolyn is a great tasting large white cherry.

Green Berkeley Tie-Dye is a great bicolor beefsteak. Wild Tiger from J & L Gardens is very good, a large cherry. Green Tiger is also good, same size.

zipcode · February 25, 2021

GWRs are at the top of tomato taste, probably can't go wrong with any. Spears Tennessee Green has been good for me, balanced taste, strong flavor, good production every year.

Wi-sunflower · February 25, 2021

I will second the comments on Green Grape and Green Zebra, I don't like either of them for taste. That said, I have plenty of customers for the plants of Green Zebra. Especially those with early teens. I think it may be a "sour patch" candy thing.

Personally I love Green Doctors for a small green and Snow White and Champagne for the whites. My worker was commenting on how good Cherokee Green was for a larger green. And I like the Kangaroo Paw Green for a saladette. White Queen is a nice white with some flavor.

Carol

loeb · February 25, 2021

I liked Snow White Cherry, Coyote and White Tomesol,
Verde Claro and Grubs Mystery Green for green.. but other green cherries are very nice too [I like lots of cherries..]

FarmerShawn · February 25, 2021

My favorite green slicer is Aunt Ruby's German Green. I like Lucky Tiger better than Green Tiger. I'm biased because I worked on it, but Dwarf Numbat is my favorite dwarf green. Fantome du Laos is a nice medium sized white, as is Wapsipinicon Peach (with an added bonus of a slightly fuzzy skin). I also second Dr. Carolyn and Snow White cherries - both tasty, and both prolific producers. Oh, and Green Doctors Frosted!

February 20, 2021	#1
Glenn62 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Elyria, Ohio Posts: 8	White/Green Tomatoes Does anyone have experience with the white and green varieties? Are there any specific varieties that you would recommend. I'm curious about these.

February 21, 2021	#5
nctomatoman Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hendersonville, NC zone 7 Posts: 10,385	Best whites I've had - by far (in fact the only two I enjoy eating, though Great White is kind of OK) are Dwarf Mr Snow and Dwarf CC McGee (tried for the first time last year - yum!). They are actually quite "zingy" - not at all bland. For intensely flavored tomato lovers only! Favorite greens are Green Giant and Cherokee Green for larger slicers - and any number of our Dwarf releases that have Green Giant as a parent - Kelly Green, Jade Beauty, Beryl Beauty, Summertime Green, Dwarf Emerald Giant. The Fancy line are popping out delicious greens too - Dwarf Parfait (which has an unusual orange center), Dwarf Grinch - one I am trying to figure out and stay heart shaped, Dwarf Emerald Giant, a work in progress. I like to eat Aunt Ruby's German Green, but it tends to struggle with disease for me. __________________ Craig

February 21, 2021	#6
Fred Hempel Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sunol, CA Posts: 2,723	White: No recommendations Green (limited by my experience): Malachite Box, Captain Lucky (a green bicolor -- fight me), Taiga, Green Bee __________________ Artisan Seeds -- www.growartisan.com

February 22, 2021	#10
nctomatoman Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hendersonville, NC zone 7 Posts: 10,385	gardenmermaid, your post read my mind! I've really rarely met a green when ripe I didn't love, but Green Zebra and Green Grape are the ones that come to mind! There are texture issues and flavor note issues with both for me (I don't like a firm/crunchy tomato). Green Zebra is also very disease prone for me. The nice thing about Cherokee Green (and some of our dwarf greens - Grandpa Gary's, Big Green Dwarf, Amy's Ohio) is the built in ripeness indicator, being yellow skinned - they turn amber/yellow when ready to pick. The clear skin greens are more of a challenge, and in pretty much all cases, develop a lovely pale pearly pink blush at the very blossom end. __________________ Craig

February 25, 2021	#15
FarmerShawn Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,001	My favorite green slicer is Aunt Ruby's German Green. I like Lucky Tiger better than Green Tiger. I'm biased because I worked on it, but Dwarf Numbat is my favorite dwarf green. Fantome du Laos is a nice medium sized white, as is Wapsipinicon Peach (with an added bonus of a slightly fuzzy skin). I also second Dr. Carolyn and Snow White cherries - both tasty, and both prolific producers. Oh, and Green Doctors Frosted! __________________ "Red meat is NOT bad for you. Now blue-green meat, THAT'S bad for you!" -- Tommy Smothers

February 20, 2021	#2
hl2601 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Metro Denver Posts: 759	For GWR I like Lime Green Salad-a dwarf and Green Giant.

February 20, 2021	#3
gssgarden Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N.C. Posts: 1,820	Green Giant is a monster for me. Dwarf Jade Beauty Greg

February 20, 2021	#4
KarenO Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 5,922	GWR bicolours are some of my favourites. Captain lucky for example and two of my hearts. Whites are often mild in flavour. Most white beefsteaks are quite soft in my experience. Some white cherries such as super Snow White for example are quite good though KarenO

February 21, 2021	#7
Salsacharley Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2013 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2,052	I like Green Velvet - it is beautiful and delicious.

February 21, 2021	#8
Yak54 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Madison, OH, zone 6 Posts: 458	Snow White or Super Snow White are very good to me though I've only grown two white varieties to compare them with.

February 22, 2021	#9
gardenmermaid Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: In the snowy desert of SE Idaho Posts: 111	Thomesol White has always been a favorite of everyone I have given a sample to. Dwarf Mr Snow too, though the flavors are different in those two. Taste is subjective and changes in different climates and soil, so experiment is the best way to see what you like and what works for you. Aunt ruby's German Green and the cherry version are both delicious, also Green Tiger and Beryl Beauty, but really I have only met two GWR tomato varieties I didn't like: Green Zebra and Green Grape. I may have been picking them at the wrong time ( it was my first year growing gwr) so if you are new to Green toms I would recommend a variety that has a color cue when it's ripe such as a pink blush on the bottom. Aunt Ruby's does that, so does Beryl if I recall.

February 24, 2021	#11
Nan_PA_6b Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,194	Dr. Carolyn is a great tasting large white cherry. Green Berkeley Tie-Dye is a great bicolor beefsteak. Wild Tiger from J & L Gardens is very good, a large cherry. Green Tiger is also good, same size.

February 25, 2021	#12
zipcode Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Romania/Germany , z 4-6 Posts: 1,582	GWRs are at the top of tomato taste, probably can't go wrong with any. Spears Tennessee Green has been good for me, balanced taste, strong flavor, good production every year.

February 25, 2021	#13
Wi-sunflower Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,591	I will second the comments on Green Grape and Green Zebra, I don't like either of them for taste. That said, I have plenty of customers for the plants of Green Zebra. Especially those with early teens. I think it may be a "sour patch" candy thing. Personally I love Green Doctors for a small green and Snow White and Champagne for the whites. My worker was commenting on how good Cherokee Green was for a larger green. And I like the Kangaroo Paw Green for a saladette. White Queen is a nice white with some flavor. Carol

February 25, 2021	#14
loeb Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Poland Posts: 251	I liked Snow White Cherry, Coyote and White Tomesol, Verde Claro and Grubs Mystery Green for green.. but other green cherries are very nice too [I like lots of cherries..]