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Old June 12, 2007   #5
Suze
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Originally Posted by Vince_chemist View Post
I am a little cofused by Suze and Michaels posts. Suze, you think wet conditions causes mealieness, and Michael thinks dry conditions cause it?
Yes, I think excessively wet conditions (especially after the fruit has already started to ripen) can make a tomato mealy. That is why I like to pick before I water, or before a rain if I can.

Also, some folks actually leave tomatoes on the vine too long, almost to the point that they are overripe. At what stage of ripeness do you pick?

Can't say I've had the experience of high heat making tomatoes mealy, although it can affect flavor and size. Most often, in my growing conditions, I see mealiness early on in the harvest, or later on for a fall crop.

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One other point I would like to mention is that I think taste and texture are two entirely different things.
Agreed. I was thinking 'texture' and typed 'flavor' instead.
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