Help me choose what dark variety to grow!

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MalachiteJen
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Help me choose what dark variety to grow!

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Post: # 143632Unread post MalachiteJen
Sun Jan 26, 2025 1:38 pm

I have one spot left for a dark tomato. I have it narrowed down to these varieties. Flavor is the number one consideration, though I do live in a very hot and dry climate so heat tolerance is a bonus.
Black Magic
Daniel Burson
JD’S Special C-Tex
Jane’s Judy Clark Family
Wingo Wonder
Tim’s Black Ruffles

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Post: # 143635Unread post Homegrwoninillinois
Sun Jan 26, 2025 1:48 pm

I have heard nothing but great things about Daniel Burson as well as black magic. Daniel is on my 25 list, along with another I KNOW you will want this fall :)
Tomato and pepper collector :D Zone 6a, Northern Illinois.

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Post: # 143639Unread post MissS
Sun Jan 26, 2025 2:02 pm

I second Daniel Burson. It has great flavor and texture. On top of that it is a fabulous producer. It has never disappointed me.
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Post: # 143711Unread post MalachiteJen
Mon Jan 27, 2025 2:43 pm

Sounds like Daniel Burson is the winner! Thanks

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Mon Jan 27, 2025 4:22 pm

I vote for Jane's Judy Clark Family Tomato. It did really well for me last year and tasted great.

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Post: # 143858Unread post Gardadore
Wed Jan 29, 2025 8:16 am

Have only grown Daniel Burson on the list. Must grow for me every year now!

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Tue Feb 18, 2025 8:03 am

Everyone mentioning, Daniel Burson, where do you buy seeds for this, please?

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Wed Feb 19, 2025 5:37 pm

I grew Tim's Black Ruffles in 2016. I've heard other people fondly say great things about it. For me, it helped me learn the value of spacing my plants farther apart. Anything you plant next to it may be subsumed—unless you're talking about my very-vigorous Matina plant that I also grew in 2016.
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Climate: BSk
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Wed Feb 19, 2025 6:00 pm

o0sunsi0o wrote: Tue Feb 18, 2025 8:03 am Everyone mentioning, Daniel Burson, where do you buy seeds for this, please?
Most vendor's have it. If you can't find it then PM me and I'll send them for a SASE.
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