I'm growing some Cherokee purple tomatoes also this year. Some people
say it's the very best tasting tomato ever. I don't think the black
tomatoes are very firm so I would imagine they are best for fresh
eating. Another tomato I'm growing is Pruden's purple. Some say it
tastes a whole lot like Brandywine but is earlier. Tomatoes are my
favorite so it's a lot of fun to give new ones a try each year along
with the ones that you already know will do well in your garden.

Rich