Description

What tomato lover wouldn’t love thick, meaty slices of homegrown tomatoes on their sandwiches? ‘Beefsteak’ is a century-old favorite not only for sandwiches, but also any dish calling for rich, tomato flavor. Vines are so vigorous (up to 6′ or more) you will need a sturdy wire cage to support them and the 12-pound fruits! Produces summer to fall.

Days to Maturity:96 days from transplanting

Family:Solanaceae

Type:Indeterminate, Slicer

Native:Andes

Hardiness:Frost-sensitive annual

Plant Dimensions:Vigorous vines can easily reach 6′ in the home garden, but may get up to 20′ where the growing season is long, such as in mild climates of the South.

Variety Info:10 oz.2 lb. round, somewhat flattened, lightly ribbed, bright red fruits. ‘Beefsteak’ was first offered by H.W. Buckbee Seed Co. in 1900.

When to Sow Outside:For mild climates only:1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60F.

When to Start Inside:RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting. Transplant when air temperature is 45F or warmer, usually 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 7090F.

Days to Emerge:510 days

Seed Depth:“

Seed Spacing:A group of 3 seeds every 24″36″

Row Spacing:36″

Thinning:When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 24″36″

Harvesting:Beefsteak’ tomatoes are at the peak of sun-ripened deliciousness when red, and have a slight give when gently squeezed.

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