Isn't it pretty? This is the first tomato of the season from our heirloom tomato plants that we bought from a vendor at the Hope Farmer's Market. Tastes just like a tomato should, with that lovely sweet and savory homegrown flavor. Heaven with sea salt. We may have to have a tomato party because at last count, we had over one hundred green tomatoes. I live in fear of squirrels now. Does anyone know if the flavor is as good if you take a tomato off the plant while it is still half green?
2 comments:
Katy,
I think it is best if left to ripen on the vine as much as possible. I know with other vegetables they don't have their full nutritional value if picked early. (One of the key points in buying local) I have never had squirrels steal any of my tomatoes, I have had skunks take them though!
Rob
Thanks, Rob! I am sure they are best left on as long as possible, but I just hate losing them to squirrels.
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