>>2195326Tomatoes take a long time. Usually the time it takes to go from flower to decent size green fruit it will take at least that long to ripen. And leave them on as long as possible. Only pick green or close when frost starts to approach in the next few weeks.
>>2194985Let me know how they turn out. I find them too bitter to be pleasant usually but did have a curry once where they kinda worked. I used to have an Indian neighbor who grew them every year and would always try giving me a few.
Not tasty but an exciting gourd nonetheless, my luffas are getting quite big. I have 4 good sized ones going and trimming off young fruit co the plant just puts energy into these. It'll be enough to last us the next year at least and probably have some for gifts.