Vinson Watts Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum Seeds per pack ~25 Germination: 85% Sep 2024 Packed for 2025 Origins and History The Vinson Watts Tomato is a treasured heirloom variety hailing from the Appalachian region of Virginia. It was preserved and shared by Vinson Watts, a mountain farmer from Lee County, who carefully stewarded the seed for decades before passing it on to others. The tomato gained recognition as part of grassroots seed-saving efforts in the Appalachian Sustainable Development network, where it came to symbolize the importance of preserving local agricultural heritage. Like many regional heirlooms, it reflects both the growing conditions and the culinary traditions of the area, thriving in small family gardens and valued for its rich, homegrown flavor.   Here's what seed breeder Bill Best says about this tomato: "Offered for the first time in 2006, this tomato has proven to be quite popular with many people in many places. Prior to his death in March, 2008, Vinson Watts had improved his n