Re(2): Ripe Tomatoes Was: Ripe oranges
- To: medit-plants@ucdavis.edu
- Subject: Re(2): Ripe Tomatoes Was: Ripe oranges
- From: N* S*
- Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 21:26:09 -0800
Barry -- with all of your gardening expertise, is it true that you've never
grown tomatoes before????
Okay, the amount of juice depends on the type of tomato. Many pear
tomatoes (also called romas), for example, have thick flesh and little
juice, so they are very popular for cooking -- hence you often hear them
called "sauce" tomatoes. Beefstake, on the ther hand, are those huge round
tomatoes that make great slices for burgers and are extremely juicy. There
are every kind and style in between as well.
In terms of color, I've seen ripe tomatoes that were yellow, orange, bright
red, deep red, striped green, blotchy black, etc.
Bottom line is, if you want a tomato that is juicy, then grow the right
variety. Tomatoes are ripe when they taste ripe regardless of the color.
I grow all of my tomatoes in compost amended sand and they grow like crazy!
Choose the one you like the best and have fun!
Nan
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Nan Sterman
San Diego County California
Sunset zone 24, USDA hardiness zone 10b or 11
