Hello Sharleen..
Gardening is my hobby and 2nd career...But living here in So.Cali -different geography with our own set of soil problems....lots of clay out this way and lots less water..so conditions way different..But very interesting this "black soil"
If it does the trick...fantastic....
I myself am not a major vegetable grower-wish I was cuz i spend quite a bit at the local farmers markets..but then my vow was to not skimp when it came to quality -organically grown food..So important what we put inside of us....Cuz Lord knows in my past I sure polluted my body (LOL)
I do have a plot with some awesome heirloom tomatoes that have done fantastic..They come in all shapes, sizes and colors..some are just about ready to be harvested..plan on having a tomatoe garden party for my friends to come and try out some of these..