Southern Night

bigcheef · February 2, 2007

Anyone ever grow this variety?

If so, what did you think of it? (taste, production, plant habit)

I'm trying to squeeze in a few extra black/purple varieties this year as they seem to jive with my taste buds.

8)
RIK

**carolyn137** · February 2, 2007

RIK, I trialed it for SSE when it and Black Sea Man were first received by them from Marie Danilenko in Russia, who was their long time Russian contact for varieties.

Both are det with PL foliage and beefsteak type fruits.

To be frank, I didn't think much of either of them as regards taste. But then there are many who do like them, perhaps b'c they are both det, I really don't know why and hopefully others here will tell you why they like them and I don't.

To be honest, there are just a few of the so called black varieties that I've grown that I do like, though.

bigcheef · February 2, 2007

Thanks Dr. C,

I'm just trying to make up my mind on a few last minute seed orders.

Looks like this one won't make the list.

RIK

missionrandy · February 3, 2007

bigcheef,

I was interested in growing this variety also... Heard a few positive reports about the plants being productive, with tomato's of a dark red-brownish colour. Suppose to have a more acidic taste than most the other Blacks Tomato's.

Just as Carolyn stated, there are only a few Black Tomato's that I have found to be real excellent quality.
Have a variety of Black from Tula, grown for many years now, excellent taste and production. Chernomor I received in a trade with Tania, is a very nice tasting tomato, grows well, with blight resistance. Black Plum is another great tasting tomato, with a strong taste and huge production... Though Black Krim, Black Prince, Russian Black Pear and Paul Robeson, were not stand outs for me. Prefer other varieties by far...

Southern Nights, with abit more acid taste, may work for me! Love a tomato, that has a good balance of sweetness/acid/richness, a full tomato taste. Not rich and bland!

Here is a link:

https://www.sunshinefarm.net/cart/pr...roducts_id=369

Randy

February 2, 2007	#1
bigcheef Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: TN Posts: 316	Southern Night Anyone ever grow this variety? If so, what did you think of it? (taste, production, plant habit) I'm trying to squeeze in a few extra black/purple varieties this year as they seem to jive with my taste buds. 8) RIK __________________ When I die don't bury me In a box in a cold dark cemetery Out in the garden would be much better Cause I could be pushin up a home grown tomater Lyrics by Guy Clark

February 2, 2007	#2
carolyn137 Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Upstate NY, zone 4b/5a Posts: 21,169	RIK, I trialed it for SSE when it and Black Sea Man were first received by them from Marie Danilenko in Russia, who was their long time Russian contact for varieties. Both are det with PL foliage and beefsteak type fruits. To be frank, I didn't think much of either of them as regards taste. But then there are many who do like them, perhaps b'c they are both det, I really don't know why and hopefully others here will tell you why they like them and I don't. To be honest, there are just a few of the so called black varieties that I've grown that I do like, though. __________________ Carolyn

February 2, 2007	#3
bigcheef Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: TN Posts: 316	Thanks Dr. C, I'm just trying to make up my mind on a few last minute seed orders. Looks like this one won't make the list. RIK __________________ When I die don't bury me In a box in a cold dark cemetery Out in the garden would be much better Cause I could be pushin up a home grown tomater Lyrics by Guy Clark

February 3, 2007	#4
missionrandy Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fraser Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 272	bigcheef, I was interested in growing this variety also... Heard a few positive reports about the plants being productive, with tomato's of a dark red-brownish colour. Suppose to have a more acidic taste than most the other Blacks Tomato's. Just as Carolyn stated, there are only a few Black Tomato's that I have found to be real excellent quality. Have a variety of Black from Tula, grown for many years now, excellent taste and production. Chernomor I received in a trade with Tania, is a very nice tasting tomato, grows well, with blight resistance. Black Plum is another great tasting tomato, with a strong taste and huge production... Though Black Krim, Black Prince, Russian Black Pear and Paul Robeson, were not stand outs for me. Prefer other varieties by far... Southern Nights, with abit more acid taste, may work for me! Love a tomato, that has a good balance of sweetness/acid/richness, a full tomato taste. Not rich and bland! Here is a link: https://www.sunshinefarm.net/cart/pr...roducts_id=369 Randy __________________ Grow your own! Tomatoes that is...