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squashytomato · #1 (**permalink**) 27-08-2008, 08:05 PM

i have a plant growing and it has a fair bit of fruit on but not sure when to pick it. ive had a google and cant really get an answer some sites describe it as a green tom and others say it goes yellow and green. i did pick a couple green and they tasted good but i like yellow tomato. anyone grown it before?

Hazel at the Hill · #2 (**permalink**) 27-08-2008, 10:29 PM

Flummery's your woman for green zebra tommies - she'll be along soon enough to advise, no doubt.

afrench108 · #3 (**permalink**) 28-08-2008, 07:07 AM

hi, it could be a tigerella tom, i grow these as they taste meaty, they hang green with lighter green stripes but will redden and turn light red/orange..hope this is bit helpful,
www.garden4less.co.uk/proddetail.asp?prod=260

mcsee · #4 (**permalink**) 28-08-2008, 08:20 AM

Green Zebra will get a yellow blush to them when ripe, but they may get too soft to keep if you let them get that far. With 'green when ripe' tomatoes, it's best to do a little squeeze test to see if ripe.

A really good green when ripe tomato is one called Grub's Mystery Green (an aussie)

Flummery · #5 (**permalink**) 28-08-2008, 09:36 AM

They feel soft when they are ripe, and the top bit goes yellow. I grow them every year and I love ther flavour. They will never go totally yellow so don't leave them too long. They can get quite large - try them halved and grilled - fabulous! Sorry, yes, I'm a fan!

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