First Tomato 2021

MrBooker Sat Jul 03, 2021 6:37 pm

Tomorrow is the 4th of July and I picked my FIRST tomato today. I've warned my wife and my grandson, "This is MY tomato. Don't look at it, don't touch it, don't ask for a slice of it and don't even THINK about having a BLT. I planted this s.o.b 3 months ago and have mulched it, watered it. suckered it and nurtured it for 3 months".

I'm going to put this beauty on a cheap paper plate with some fresh cut basil, maybe a splash of vinegar, salt and a dash of pepper and devour that s.o.b ALL by myself. ANYONE who tries to take some it remember. ...... I HAVE A SHARP KNIFE IN MY HAND. Now back OFF. It's MY Tomoto.

OhioGardener Sat Jul 03, 2021 7:39 pm

My Sun Gold cherry tomatoes are just beginning to ripen, and I can't wait for the first one! It won't make it to the house! Very Happy

markqz Sun Jul 04, 2021 10:18 am

OhioGardener wrote:My Sun Gold cherry tomatoes are just beginning to ripen, and I can't wait for the first one! It won't make it to the house!

Are they similar to yellow pear tomatoes?

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These were grown from cuttings from last year's tomatoes so had a head start. Alas, the vines all become brown on the lower part so this will be almost the total harvest.

OhioGardener Sun Jul 04, 2021 10:35 am

markqz wrote:
OhioGardener wrote:My Sun Gold cherry tomatoes are just beginning to ripen, and I can't wait for the first one! It won't make it to the house!

Are they similar to yellow pear tomatoes?

Similar, but they are cherry-type tomatoes. They turn a beautiful goldish orange when ripe, and they are like eating candy. "Can't eat just one..." Very Happy

The one in the middle of this picture is fully ripe.

markqz Sun Jul 04, 2021 2:03 pm

MrBooker wrote:I HAVE A SHARP KNIFE IN MY HAND. Now back OFF. It's MY Tomoto.

I must have not been listening closely. I was sure someone told me "Gardening is good therapy", not "Gardeners need good therapists" Wink

OhioGardener Sun Jul 04, 2021 3:11 pm

markqz wrote:
MrBooker wrote:I HAVE A SHARP KNIFE IN MY HAND. Now back OFF. It's MY Tomoto.
I must have not been listening closely. I was sure someone told me "Gardening is good therapy", not "Gardeners need good therapists"

**sanderson** Sun Jul 04, 2021 11:46 pm

Never get between a gardener and their first ripe tomato. Never ever.

Mark, Sun Gold are delicious. More so than yellow pear. Need seeds?

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