I don't have nearly the experience that many others have, but this year I have picked most of my tomatoes before ripe because it's going to rain, the army and/or hornworms are after them, the birds find them, etc. and have found they still taste great when they ripen in a couple days...although I would love to let them ripen on the vine. But, I've noticed with Sungold, Smarty, and Mountain Magic that the fruits don't seem to ripen as well off the vine, so I take my chances with them as much as possible and harvest when they're ready to eat. Don't know if anyone else has noticed this with these or other varieties.
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