Green Moldovan for a GWR newbie???

jerseyjohn61 · March 4, 2006

As my title indicates, I have no experience with
the taste or growing of Green when Ripe types.
Might prefer a mild taster as a first time arounder.

If nothing else, this variety is so visually stunning
that it's sure to be electric on an August
tomato platter. All comments and suggestion
welcomed. Thanks....JJ61

popepaul · March 4, 2006

I grew it last summer. Here's my grow notes. Beautiful when sliced revealing lovely lime green neon colored flesh. Production for me was moderate. Not bad eating, somewhat mild, but tart, an unusual taste. It was firm, not juicy. On a A-F grading, I gave it a B, but I think it was really more a C+ to a B-.

My greens this year are, Aunt Ruby’s German Green (a returner), Cherokee Green (a returner), Evergreen, Green Giant, Grub's Mystery PL Green, Lime Green Salad, & Spears Tennessee Green.

As a first time green grower, some great first time options are Aunt Ruby’s German Green, Cherokee Green, Green Giant, or Green Grape.

Some people are put off by the color, but I find it adds to my tomato color platter. Why grow just red tomatoes.

Enjoy,
Paul

**carolyn137** · March 4, 2006

I happen to love the spicy sweetness of green when ripes. When someone expresses concern about knowing when they are ripe b/c they are growing them for thi first time I always suggest that they might wish to start out growing the cherry tomato Green Grape b'c that way there are lots of fruits to practice with as to when they are ripe.

Other wise you'd hate to yank off a lucious Cherokee Green, to name just one, to find it isn't yet ripe.

The development of an amber blush on ripe ones is a good indication for most of this type but there are a few that don't develop that amber blush and in hot areas some that normally would, don't.

PaulF · March 4, 2006

Cherokee Green and Aunt Ruby's German Green, both the large and smaller versions, are good choices for those who enjoy the GWR tomatoes. I happen to be a R or P or B or Y/G/OWR person. The greens are very pretty and have a different flavor which is refreshing.....but just not my tomato of choice.

jerseyjohn61 · March 4, 2006

Carolyn and both Pauls, thanks alot for
your experience and the excellent advice.
Gonna mull over my choices now....JJ61

WildLife · March 4, 2006

Sir John
I also am growing a green for the first time
(among others) I feel your concern.
Heck I have enough trouble knowing when reds are ripe.
I had a visit from my local mail carrier(smile).
gosh darnoodley Dude.... christmas was never so good.
I bow to you sir, such alist I could never imagine.
More than 1 have been desired by me.
I , thanks to you have a "LIST", I thank you and
hope to be able to reciprocate ............soon.
Thanks again
Wild "oooooooooo Baby" Life

jerseyjohn61 · March 4, 2006

Excellent R, I'm glad Postal Service Santa
finally made it your way. It's official now,
welcome to the wonderful world of tomato
madness....JJ61

gflynn · March 4, 2006

Jersey John,

I did Cherokee Green last year and found it to be one of my favorite tomatoes. I had no problem figuring out if it was ripe. If you are like me and spend many hours just staring at your plants its easy to pick up the subtle changes in the tomatoes.

I could see a slight dulling in the skin color and noticed a change in firmness of the tomato. I think anyone that is observant and patient will be able to tell when they are ripe.

Greg

jerseyjohn61 · March 6, 2006

Greg,
Yeah, I'm one of those who can get mesmerized
in my garden also. Thanks for your notions on
subtle changes. Think I'd spot that too....JJ61

jerseyjohn61 · March 29, 2006

Paul, thanks for helping me out here. You are
a Champ....JJ61

March 4, 2006	#1
jerseyjohn61 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central New Jersey Z/6 Posts: 554	Green Moldovan for a GWR newbie??? As my title indicates, I have no experience with the taste or growing of Green when Ripe types. Might prefer a mild taster as a first time arounder. If nothing else, this variety is so visually stunning that it's sure to be electric on an August tomato platter. All comments and suggestion welcomed. Thanks....JJ61

March 4, 2006	#3
carolyn137 Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Upstate NY, zone 4b/5a Posts: 21,169	I happen to love the spicy sweetness of green when ripes. When someone expresses concern about knowing when they are ripe b/c they are growing them for thi first time I always suggest that they might wish to start out growing the cherry tomato Green Grape b'c that way there are lots of fruits to practice with as to when they are ripe. Other wise you'd hate to yank off a lucious Cherokee Green, to name just one, to find it isn't yet ripe. The development of an amber blush on ripe ones is a good indication for most of this type but there are a few that don't develop that amber blush and in hot areas some that normally would, don't. __________________ Carolyn

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March 4, 2006	#2
popepaul Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boise, ID - Zone 6b Posts: 41	I grew it last summer. Here's my grow notes. Beautiful when sliced revealing lovely lime green neon colored flesh. Production for me was moderate. Not bad eating, somewhat mild, but tart, an unusual taste. It was firm, not juicy. On a A-F grading, I gave it a B, but I think it was really more a C+ to a B-. My greens this year are, Aunt Ruby’s German Green (a returner), Cherokee Green (a returner), Evergreen, Green Giant, Grub's Mystery PL Green, Lime Green Salad, & Spears Tennessee Green. As a first time green grower, some great first time options are Aunt Ruby’s German Green, Cherokee Green, Green Giant, or Green Grape. Some people are put off by the color, but I find it adds to my tomato color platter. Why grow just red tomatoes. Enjoy, Paul

March 4, 2006	#4
PaulF Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brownville, Ne Posts: 3,282	Cherokee Green and Aunt Ruby's German Green, both the large and smaller versions, are good choices for those who enjoy the GWR tomatoes. I happen to be a R or P or B or Y/G/OWR person. The greens are very pretty and have a different flavor which is refreshing.....but just not my tomato of choice.

March 4, 2006	#6
WildLife Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach, Calif Posts: 144	Sir John I also am growing a green for the first time (among others) I feel your concern. Heck I have enough trouble knowing when reds are ripe. I had a visit from my local mail carrier(smile). gosh darnoodley Dude.... christmas was never so good. I bow to you sir, such alist I could never imagine. More than 1 have been desired by me. I , thanks to you have a "LIST", I thank you and hope to be able to reciprocate ............soon. Thanks again Wild "oooooooooo Baby" Life

March 4, 2006	#8
gflynn MAGTAG™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 437	Jersey John, I did Cherokee Green last year and found it to be one of my favorite tomatoes. I had no problem figuring out if it was ripe. If you are like me and spend many hours just staring at your plants its easy to pick up the subtle changes in the tomatoes. I could see a slight dulling in the skin color and noticed a change in firmness of the tomato. I think anyone that is observant and patient will be able to tell when they are ripe. Greg

March 6, 2006	#9
jerseyjohn61 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central New Jersey Z/6 Posts: 554	Greg, Yeah, I'm one of those who can get mesmerized in my garden also. Thanks for your notions on subtle changes. Think I'd spot that too....JJ61

March 29, 2006	#10
jerseyjohn61 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central New Jersey Z/6 Posts: 554	Paul, thanks for helping me out here. You are a Champ....JJ61