First Ripe Tomatoes

These four cherry tomatoes were picked from the vine on May 22nd. My goal has always been to have a fresh ripe tomato before June 1st and this is the first year I have accomplished that goal. Even though they are cherries, I am proud of this accomplishment. Two SunGold and two Sweet 100's. My wife and I ceremoniously salted these babies and shared the moment of tasting the first fresh tomatoes of 2011. She, of course, favored the red one, and I liked the SunGold best. We are anxiously waiting to harvest the big fellows starting next week.