Johnnys seeds says to cut above the 'handle' when fruit color fully develops and not to damage the rind if possible! Please post about the flavor, I like the look of it!
The flavor of Provider is good, I have no problem with it for cooking, the shape of it just makes life difficult when doing dill beans for canning! I have tried the Blue Lake but not at this property, I will try it here next year.
I like the sound of the Crimson Cushion, if for nothing else...
Zone 8b. Soil: heavily amended forest loam. Very fast draining, silty if left unamended and then sets up like concrete when dry. We actually used our own soil for the plaster on our straw bale house, it's perfect for that application.
Tomatoes: Black Plum, Black Prince, Black Russian, German...