(Solanum lycopersicum). The classic beefsteak tomato of yesteryear is back! The massive fruit, easily reaching 1-2 pounds, has deep red flesh and good old-fashioned tomato flavor. These are the tomatoes that grandma grew, meaty and firm, perfect on sandwiches or served straight up ...(Solanum lycopersicum).
The classic beefsteak tomato of yesteryear is back! The massive fruit, easily reaching 1-2 pounds, has deep red flesh and good old-fashioned tomato flavor. These are the tomatoes that grandma grew, meaty and firm, perfect on sandwiches or served straight up with a pinch of salt. A particularly good producer in the Northeast, but well adapted to the entire U.S.
as well. Scientists recently determined that Beefsteak’s massive fruit was originally caused by a chance mutation. This happy accident created a much larger tomato.
Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortez brought samples of a larger, flattened tomato back to Europe. - Indeterminate85 days to maturity6-8 hours of full sun - Sprouts in 7-14 days - Seed Depth: 1/8"Plant Spacing: 24"Ideal Temperature: 75-95 FFrost Hardy: No - Growing Tips: Classic Beefsteak tomatoes grow best in full sun and well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter. Consistent moisture is very important, but avoid waterlogging to prevent root diseases.
As indeterminate plants, they can grow over 6 feet tall and require sturdy support structures like cages, trellises, or stakes to manage the weight of their large fruits.