[gardengalrn]

I haven't had a big flavor issue bringing them in when they have a blush. As someone pointed out, if the tomato was good to begin with, you won't lose MUCH flavor. It sure beats losing the whole tomato to bugs or splitting. Also, I've not had fruit fly issues when the tomatoes weren't over ripe. Of course, when you have a bunch on the counter sometimes it is unavoidable to have one or two a little over ripe by the time you get to it...maybe that's just me though.