Well, I had decided on those San Marzano Retorta's because they came so highly recommended here at ATP by those that grow them. Last year I found the regular just plain San Marzanos in seedlings locally so bought and planted them. Of course one simply couldn't get SMR so I had to make do. But I really wanted them so got seeds which is what started me on my path of starting my own from seed.
I expect great things from the SMR.
Then when I was looking at seeds at Baker Creek I just flipped over those Black Icicle tomatoes pictured. I Had to have them. So I sure hope they taste good. The write up sure claims they taste good.
I don't can anything. I do make stewed tomatoes in the crockpot and yes, they need to be paste types in order not to have too much liquid.
I give lots away to neighbors and friends. People always tell me the sauce they make from my tomatoes is the best ever. That is because home grown tomatoes always taste much better than store bought.
