Watermelon Heirloom Beefsteak Tomato Seeds

Watermelon Heirloom Beefsteak Tomato Seeds grow an impressive old heirloom from the 1800s. The big beefsteak fruits are a soft pink, like the flesh of a crimson sweet watermelon, often reaching 1 to 2 pounds each with a slightly scalloped top and oblong shape. They have a nice, mild, sweet tomato flavor on indeterminate vines that grow 4 to 5 feet tall and need staking.

At a glance

• Variety: Watermelon beefsteak heirloom tomato (1800s)
• Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO, indeterminate
• Fruit: Soft pink, oblong, 1 to 2 pounds, slightly scalloped
• Vines: 4 to 5 feet, staking and tying required
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/4 inch in cells under lights
• Spacing: 2 to 3 feet apart
• Seasons: Spring or summer

Best for

• Slicing for sandwiches and burgers
• Fresh eating
• Large, showy heirloom harvests
• Tomato tastings
• Mild, sweet beefsteak flavor

How to grow

Sow 1/4 inch deep in cells under lights, then transplant in spring or summer, spacing plants 2 to 3 feet apart in single rows or a wide-row block. Stake and tie the indeterminate vines to support the heavy fruit and foliage, and keep the bed weed-free in full sun with adequate moisture.

Flavor profile

Mild, sweet, and low-acid with the meaty, juicy texture of a classic beefsteak.

About Papaws Garden Supply

Papaws Garden Supply is a family-minded seed and garden company helping the next generation to grow with nature, offering heirloom and certified seed stock for home growers.