Description

A century-old favorite, 'Beefsteak' tomatoes are perfect for those who crave thick, meaty slices on their sandwiches or in any dish calling for rich tomato flavor. This organic variety features vigorous indeterminate vines that can grow up to 6' tall in the garden, or up to 20' in longer growing seasons, producing large, 10 oz. to 2 lb. bright red fruits. First introduced by H.W. Buckbee Seed Co. in 1900, 'Beefsteak' tomatoes are known for their lightly ribbed, somewhat flattened shape, making them ideal for fresh consumption and cooking. With a 96-day maturity period, they yield delicious, juicy tomatoes from summer to fall.

Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum
Days to Maturity: 96 days from transplanting
Family: Solanaceae
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 Information: 10 oz.–2 lb. round, somewhat flattened, lightly ribbed, bright red fruits. 'Beefsteak' was first offered by H.W. Buckbee Seed Co. in 1900.
Type: Indeterminate, Slicer

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 60°F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting. Transplant when air temperature is 45°F or warmer, usually 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–90°F.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: ¼”
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.

This packet yields approximately 24 plants when started inside. 30 seeds.