Tomato 'Vinson Watts'

Lycopersiconlycopersicum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon)
Species
lycopersicum (ly-koh-PER-see-kum)
Synonym
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Ferment seeds before storing
Leaf Type
Beefsteak
Foliage Color
Medium (under one pound)
Large (over one pound)
Bloom Characteristics
Pink
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Indeterminate
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

West Fork, Arkansas

Danbury, Connecticut

Nicholasville, Kentucky

Suncook, New Hampshire

Knoxville, Tennessee

Jonesville, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
3
neutrals
0
negative
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Nicholasville, KY | July 2020 | neutral

My second year with Vincent Watts tomatoe. It is a good producer. Has mild flavor and will produce till end of season. Nice 5 to 6” tom...Read More

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Allenstown, NH | August 2019 | positive

My first year growing VW in zone 5 central NH. Started early April, set out late,July 1st, due to cold rainy June. HUGE plants(5) bigest ...Read More

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Jonesville, VA | August 2011 | positive

We grow this heirloom tomato because we live in Lee County, Va and very impress with the size of the fruit. We consume fresh for breakf...Read More

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Evansville, IN (Zone 6b) | November 2007 | neutral

Not an over-achiever in the production department, Vinson Watts grows good but not particularly dictinctive tasting, pink, 12 - 16 ounce,...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2005 | neutral

Large, flattened, pink fruit with excellent flavor, it was a favorite at the Heirloom Gardener Show. An old Virginian heirloom that was g...Read More

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