Texwine

• A distinctive cross with renowned parents : Texwine originated from a cross between Original Brandywine and Neves Azorean Red, made by American breeder Bill Jeffers. Susan Anderson subsequently worked on stabilising the variety. The result is a vigorous beefsteak tomato producing large, characterful fruits with a rich flavour.
• Large fruits with strikingly ribbed shoulders : The slightly flattened beefsteak tomatoes generally weigh between 200 and 400 grams. Their shoulders are deeply ribbed and can curve so prominently that they resemble the shape of a boat. The red skin displays warm orange-red tones, although the exact colouring may vary somewhat between individual fruits.
• Meaty flesh and a full-bodied flavour : Inside lies firm, intensely red to pinkish-red flesh with little gel and relatively few seeds. The flavour is rich and pronounced, becoming even more intense during dry, warm weather. Texwine is particularly enjoyable fresh in thick slices or in dishes where a full tomato flavour is appreciated.
• A vigorous plant with abundant foliage : Texwine has an indeterminate growth habit, produces plenty of regular foliage and can reach approximately two metres in height. Its vigorous development and substantial fruit size make sturdy support advisable.
• Excellent yields in the second half of the season : Texwine comes into its own later in the growing season, when it can produce particularly generous harvests. The variety tolerates hot summers well, making it especially interesting for gardeners seeking large beefsteak tomatoes that perform reliably in warm conditions.
• Limited seed quantity : Texwine is offered in packets containing a maximum of 10 seeds.