Virginia Sweet#543

The Virginia Sweets tomato is a cherished heirloom variety renowned for its vibrant, bicolor appearance and exceptional flavor.

Plant Characteristics:

• Growth Habit: Indeterminate, with plants reaching approximately 1.8 meters (6 feet) in height.
• Foliage: Regular leaf structure.

Fruit Characteristics:

• Color: Golden yellow with red striping that deepens to a ruby blush as the fruit ripeds.
• Shape: Large, beefsteak-type, round to slightly flattened.
• Size: Typically weighing between 450 to 680 grams (1 to 1.5 pounds).
• Flavor: Sweet and rich, with a complex, fruity taste.

Cultivation Tips:

• Planting: Start seeds indoors 6 weeks before the last expected frost date.
• Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors after the danger of frost has passed, ensuring they are planted deep to promote strong root development.
• Support: Due to their indeterminate nature and large fruit size, providing sturdy support structures like stakes or cages is recommended to manage growth and prevent fruit from touching the ground.
• Watering: Maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during fruit development, to prevent issues like cracking.
• Pruning: Regularly remove suckers to direct energy toward fruit production and improve air circulation.