Summertime Wine

• A distinctive cross developed by Bill Jeffers: Summertime Wine was developed in the United States by Bill Jeffers from a cross between the well-known Cherokee Purple and Summerpink F1. By 2016, the selection had reached the F7 generation. The variety brings together the distinctive qualities of a purple beefsteak tomato and the compact habit of a dwarf plant.
• Purple beefsteaks with warm colour tones: The fruits generally weigh between 150 and 250 grams and have the rounded, slightly flattened shape of a traditional beefsteak tomato. As they ripen, their skin develops attractive purplish-brown to wine-red tones. Unlike many other dark-coloured tomatoes, pronounced green shoulders are generally absent, giving the fruits a relatively even appearance.
• A rich flavour reminiscent of Cherokee Purple: Beneath the dark skin lies juicy, meaty flesh with a full and pleasing tomato flavour. Its taste recalls Cherokee Purple, one of the parents of this variety. Summertime Wine is therefore particularly enjoyable fresh, sliced thickly or added to salads where its distinctive flavour can be appreciated.
• A dwarf plant that continues to grow: Summertime Wine has the stocky structure of a dwarf tomato, with moderate development and regular foliage. Despite its compact stature, the plant has an indeterminate growth habit. It may reach approximately 1.2 metres in height, combining manageable growth with the ability to continue producing new fruits over time.
• Generous harvests in successive waves: For a beefsteak tomato, production can begin relatively early in the season. The fruits then develop in successive harvest waves, providing a rewarding yield for a plant of this size. Summertime Wine is an appealing choice for gardeners who appreciate substantial, flavourful tomatoes without growing exceptionally tall plants.