Heirloom Beefsteak Tomato Seeds

Use Beefsteak Tomato seeds to add "super-sized" flavor and color to your garden.

These large tomatoes are an excellent choice for eating raw or cooking in sauces and tomato preserves.

Beefsteak Tomato Seeds are Non-GMO, and open-pollinated so that you can grow, harvest, and replant your heirloom crop endlessly. When you're ready to declare your food independence, buy Patriot Seeds.

Beefsteak Tomato Seeds planting instructions

Growing your own vegetables can be simple and rewarding. Here's a step-by-step guide for the initial stages:

• Indoor Start - Begin seed cultivation indoors, 6 to 8 weeks prior to outdoor transplantation.
• Light Requirement - Locate your plants in an area with ample light exposure.
• Planting Depth and Spacing - Sow seeds 1/8" deep and ensure a gap of 30-48" between each.
• Germination Temperature - Maintain an environment between 75-90 F for optimal germination.
• Seedling Temperature - Once seedlings have sprouted, adjust the temperature to around 70 F.
• Transplantation - Only move your plants outdoors after the frost danger is fully over and when nighttime temperatures are consistently above 45 F.
• Early Season Care - Use black plastic mulch early in the season to keep the soil warm.

Beefsteak Tomato harvesting instructions

Getting the best flavor from your tomatoes involves careful observation and patience. Follow these steps to enjoy juicy, ripe tomatoes:

• Ripening Process - For the fullest flavor, let tomatoes ripen fully on the vine.
• Checking Ripeness - The ripening begins at the bottom, so closely monitor the base of each tomato.
• Color Transition - Be aware that tomatoes might ripen before they reach their full color.
• Harvesting Time - Harvest tomatoes when their skin remains smooth and waxy, even if the color hasn't completely transitioned to the top of the fruit.

Did you know this about Beefsteak Tomatoes

Beefsteak tomatoes get their extra-large size thanks to a quirk in their stem. Years ago, researchers discovered that this type of tomato grows extra stem cells, a development that they say is responsible for its massive growth.