Re: Tomato Question
We haven't planted all our tomato plants yet ... frost warnings the last 2 nights, and they are saying next week as well. Will wait till after the holiday to plant the majority.
As for what to pick, depends on what you want. If you want big, firm, meaty tomatoes, but not many, then pick the smaller ones off and use them while green (pickle them, fry them, use in salsa, etc.). If you want quantity over quality, leave them on. I generally have some plants with just a few larger ones so the slices cover a whole slice of bread, and others with lots of smaller ones on for salads and garnish.