Blue OSU Tomatoes

[1066]

I'm sure there will be enough for a few of you.

Hmm....how do we know they are ripe?

I've been wondering this as well,

[poly]

Sunlight and cool temperatures intensify the blue colour. To check for ripeness its always worth having a check on the most shaded part of the fruit as this is most likely to retain its original colour and the fruit will show the normal green to red ripe.

[Flummery]

With fruits like Green Zebra and PW's French Black I tend to go by the squeeze test (gently, mind!) If they feel soft they are probably ripe.

[1066]

Thanks for the photo, now I know what to expect

Mine are alittle way off that point,

[binley100]

Nice colour tho'....

[Florence Fennel]

I'm really hoping they pass the taste test, they're a fab colour.

[FROSTYFRECKLE]

I've just been out to check my OSU - yeah still green ball bearings but my Blue Berry toms are starting to change colour Seeds were sown on the same day but the BB are at least a couple of weeks ahead of the OSU. I did not have high hopes for the BB as they are sulky plants (well this far North they are) - constant leaf curl.

[Davyburns]

OK I give in, What does OSU stand for? Cant get past Ohio State Uni or Oregon State uni on Google

[zazen999]

Oregon State Uni - who developed them

[1066]

Off to the plot, fingers crossed there may be some ripe ones.
These coloured toms are great fun, I got these in a swap, but looking up blue or black toms, there are loads more to try out there! Blue Berry sounds good

[zazen999]

Well, they are pretty blue now.....

[Creemteez]

Wow! Most impressive Zaz! Have you done the taste test yet?

[zazen999]

Nope - not ripe yet...I'll keep you posted!

[Sylvan]

They look amazing.

You could line up all your coloured toms to make a rainbow

[Davyburns]

Might you put the seeds into seed circle No 6?