This variety has grown marvelously in my yard. The plants get quite tall - the standard metal tomato cages were not tall enough...you will probably need supports that are 4-5' high. The tomatoes are quirky looking and taste great - tangy and full-bodied. These are good for stuffing, sandwich slices, and fried green tomatoes. I haven't yet preserved any, but I can see where the texture would lend itself to processing.