Unusual varieties of crops are grown by summer residents to decorate the site and satisfy curiosity. The Vintage Wine tomato has an unusual fruit color. In addition, tomatoes are very tasty and easy to care for.
About the Vintage Wine variety
Its second name is Vintage Wine. For a summer resident who is more experienced in gardening, a description of the manufacturer is not enough. He is looking for detailed characteristics of the variety in order to correctly decide whether this type of crop is needed on the site.
Plant:
- Indeterminate type of structure.
- Height 1.5-1.8 m.
- Ripening within 110-120 days.
Tomatoes:
- Flat-round shape.
- Weighing up to 250 g.
- Color: red with yellow veins.
- The density is high.
- There are few seeds.
- The taste is sweet.
- Picked fruits are stored for 2 weeks.
Planting and caring for plants
Even beginners will not have any difficulties growing Vintage Wine tomatoes. Summer residents advise growing tomato crops in seedlings, so they can wait for the harvest faster. Seeds are sown in advance approximately 50-60 days before planting in a permanent place. The threat of night frosts should be completely gone.
Seedlings require attention and care, the main thing is to observe the light and temperature conditions. Daylight is at least 14-16 hours a day, the temperature for the first 5 days is +15-17 ⁰C, the next +20-22 ⁰C.
You need to water in moderation and on time, avoiding drying out and waterlogging. Feed with growth stimulants or complex mineral fertilizers.
It is necessary to pick seedlings at phase 2 of the true leaf. Planting in separate containers will give more freedom for the development of the root system and powerful stem.
After the seedlings reach a certain age, they are transferred to a permanent place. Specific dates are determined by the summer resident himself based on the characteristics of the region of residence. Tomatoes of this variety require tying to supports and forming 2-3 stems. At 1 m2 2 plants are planted.
Stepchildren should be removed before they reach 5 cm in length. Because pruning long shoots will reduce yield.
Feed at least 3 times during the season:
- 1-2 weeks after transplantation.
- During budding.
- During fruit set.
Loosening retains moisture and provides oxygen access to the root system. Weeding will save insects living on weeds from attacks.
Advantages of Vintage Wine tomatoes
According to the description of the variety, the species has many positive properties. This criterion significantly influences the final choice.
Pros:
- Unpretentiousness and low maintenance requirements.
- 100% harvest.
- Unusual color of tomatoes.
- Versatility in use.
- Great taste.
- High yield.
Minuses:
- Short shelf life.
- Demanding on shaping and gartering.
Whatever the characteristics of a tomato, there is always a summer resident who will appreciate them.
Use in home cooking
Tomatoes are used for any method of preparation, with the exception of whole-fruit canning. Housewives make juices, sauces, and ketchups from them. Tomatoes are suitable for canning in pieces. Salads and slices using this vegetable are made fresh.
What do summer residents say about the Vintage Wine variety?
A novice vegetable grower will trust the reviews of like-minded people more than the beautiful description of the manufacturer.
Nikolay: “I advise you to grow Vintage Wine in a greenhouse. In all other respects, care is no different from any other variety of tomatoes. Even a beginner can cope with this.”
Vadim: “I’ve been growing it for several years. I'm happy with the characteristics, I don't see any point in changing it to something else. I will continue to grow this variety in the future."
Daria: “I love growing unusual types of tomatoes. Vintage Wine is one of these varieties. I am satisfied with the taste and the yield too. I consider the only drawback to be poor keeping quality.”
Natalya: “I planted these tomatoes on the plot, they look beautiful, but the taste is ordinary.”
Maria: “Tender in taste, with sourness.”
Liana: “The variety is resistant to diseases.The harvest is stable and abundant. The tomatoes taste great, there are few seeds. I collect my own planting material.”
Galina: “I’ve been planting Vintage Wine tomatoes on the plot for 4 years, both in the greenhouse and in the open ground.”
Elena: “A beautiful tomato, tasty and unpretentious. One of the site's favorites. For 3 years I have never been sick with anything.”
All lovers of unusual varieties of Vintage Wine tomatoes will like their fruit color and low maintenance requirements.
