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- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Vinson Watts is a West Virginia family heirloom that came to Seed Savers Exchange through the grower it is named for. Sources differ on color: one describes flattened pinkish-red fruit of a pound or more, while another describes 1 to 2 pound orange beefsteaks whose meaty flesh has few seeds and a mild, sweet, low-acid taste. Either way, the fruit is very large, the vines are vigorous and indeterminate, and the smooth skin resists cracking better than some big heirlooms. Sow seed indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost and cage firmly from planting. Main-season maturity.
Vinson Watts traits
- Appalachian family heirloom from West Virginia
- Vigorous indeterminate vines
- Very large beefsteak fruit of 1 pound or more
- Meaty flesh, mild and low-acid
- Smooth skin that resists cracking
- Main-season maturity
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
- Low-acid eating
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinson Watts this page | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Allerbest | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ruby's German Green | 80–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Basinga | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefmaster | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefsteak | 80–96 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Mama | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
Vinson Watts FAQ
What kind of tomato is Vinson Watts?
Vinson Watts is a West Virginia family heirloom that came to Seed Savers Exchange through the grower it is named for. Sources differ on color: one describes flattened pinkish-red fruit of a pound or more, while another describes 1 to 2 pound orange beefsteaks whose meaty flesh has few seeds and a mild, sweet, low-acid taste.
How many days to maturity is Vinson Watts?
Vinson Watts is listed at 80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Vinson Watts compare with other tomato varieties?
Vinson Watts: 80 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Allerbest (80 days), Aunt Ruby's German Green (80–85 days), Basinga (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Vinson Watts good for?
Vinson Watts is grown for fresh slicing, sandwiches, low-acid eating.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Tomato growing guide
- How to Plant Tomatoes: Choosing Transplants and Planting Depth
- How to Prune Tomatoes: Removing Suckers, Tying In and Topping
- How Often to Water and Feed Tomato Plants
- Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do Month by Month
- Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Wilt
- When to Pick Tomatoes and How to Store Them
- All 666 tomato varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.