TOMATO Seeds, Beefsteak

Beefsteak (Solanum lycopersicum) is a classic heirloom slicing tomato producing large, meaty, deep-red fruit on indeterminate vines. A garden favorite for big, juicy slices.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum 'Beefsteak'
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated tomato
• Growth habit: indeterminate
• Days to maturity: about 80 to 90 days from transplant
• Fruit size: about 10 ounces to 2 pounds
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 24 to 36 inches apart
• Planting depth: 1/4 inch for seed

Best for

• Slicing for sandwiches and burgers
• Fresh salads
• Sauces and salsas
• Canning
• Eating fresh off the vine

How to grow

Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost and transplant after the soil warms, setting plants deep. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil and water consistently to prevent blossom-end rot and cracking. Stake or cage the indeterminate vines, which produce all season until frost.

Flavor profile

Rich, juicy, and well-balanced with classic full tomato flavor.

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