Virginia Tomato Sweets 10 PCS fresh seeds

🌱 Lycopersicon lycopersicum — Virginia Sweet Tomato

Seeds of the Virginia Sweet Tomato, a medium-ripened, indeterminate variety. This plant grows up to 150 cm in open ground and 200 cm in a greenhouse. We recommend forming 1-2 trunks with mandatory pasinkovanie and garter.

🌿 Botanical Description

The fruits are flat-rounded, golden-yellow with a red 'cap', blush, and stripes, weighing 350-500 g. The taste is sweet, harmonious with fruity and even peach notes. The flesh is fleshy and juicy.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0-6.8. Provide full sun and maintain a temperature of 20-25°C (68-77°F) for germination.
• Germination temperature: 20-25°C (68-77°F), germination time: 7-14 days.
• Soil type: well-draining, pH: 6.0-6.8.
• Watering: regular, fertilization: balanced.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-10, frost tolerance: moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Native to South America, this variety thrives in temperate climates with warm summers and mild winters. It grows in a variety of habitats, from coastal areas to inland regions, at altitudes ranging from sea level to 500 meters.

✨ Interesting Facts

Tomatoes have been a staple crop in many cultures for centuries. The Virginia Sweet Tomato is no exception, with its sweet and juicy flesh making it perfect for fresh consumption, cooking summer salads, slicing, and making delicious juices and sauces.

🌸 Culinary Uses

This variety is ideal for making ketchup and tomato paste due to its high sugar content and rich flavor. It's also great for slicing and adding to salads or using in sandwiches.

🍃 Medicinal Uses

Tomatoes are rich in antioxidants and have been linked to several health benefits, including reducing the risk of heart disease and certain cancers.