Help me choose what dark variety to grow!
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Help me choose what dark variety to grow!
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
Black Magic
Daniel Burson
JD’S Special C-Tex
Jane’s Judy Clark Family
Wingo Wonder
Tim’s Black Ruffles
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Re: Help me choose what dark variety to grow!
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 

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Re: Help me choose what dark variety to grow!
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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Re: Help me choose what dark variety to grow!
Sounds like Daniel Burson is the winner! Thanks
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Re: Help me choose what dark variety to grow!
I vote for Jane's Judy Clark Family Tomato. It did really well for me last year and tasted great.
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Re: Help me choose what dark variety to grow!
Have only grown Daniel Burson on the list. Must grow for me every year now!
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Re: Help me choose what dark variety to grow!
Everyone mentioning, Daniel Burson, where do you buy seeds for this, please?
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Re: Help me choose what dark variety to grow!
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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Re: Help me choose what dark variety to grow!
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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