I grew these last year (summer 2013) and the flavor is every bit as great as this tomato is said to be. I plan to grow a lot more of them this coming summer. The plants are prolific enough to keep you in dark tomatoes without any worry. Mine ripened late in the season but it was worth the wait. Cold tomato sandwiches made with these are awesome! So are grilled cheese and tomato sandwiches with a large slice of sweet raw onion added to each sandwich. The full, sweet, rich tomato flavor is heavenly with Cheddar as well as Swiss. This tomato grows well in Massachusetts.