Slicing Tomato Seed Collection – 5 Heirloom & Beefsteak Varieties for Large, Meaty Sandwich Tomatoes

The Slicing Tomato Seed Collection features five beefsteak and heirloom varieties bred for large, meaty, sandwich-ready fruit, with dense flesh and fruits often reaching 10 to 16 ounces or more. It pairs four indeterminate heirlooms for extended harvests with one determinate variety for earlier, concentrated yields.

At a glance

• Varieties: Beefsteak, Brandywine Red, Great White, Aunt Ruby's Green, and Ace 55 VF (Solanum lycopersicum)
• Seed type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Plant habit: Four indeterminate, one determinate (Ace 55 VF)
• Fruit size: Commonly 10 to 16 ounces or more
• Days to maturity: About 75 to 90 days from transplant
• Sun: Full sun, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 3 to 10

Best for

• Burgers, sandwiches, and caprese salads
• Thick fresh slices straight from the garden
• Season-long harvests from indeterminate types
• Earlier, concentrated yields from Ace 55 VF
• Small-batch preserving and fresh sauces

How to grow

Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your final frost date. Transplant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Tomatoes thrive in full sun with nutrient-rich, well-drained soil and consistent watering. Provide staking or cages to support heavy fruit loads and improve airflow. Most varieties mature about 75 to 90 days from transplant, and regular harvesting encourages continued fruit set.

Flavor profile

Beefsteak and Brandywine Red are rich and classic, Great White mild and creamy, Aunt Ruby's Green tangy and slightly sweet, and Ace 55 VF balanced and juicy with thick walls.

About Survival Garden Seeds

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