| Common Name | Tomato Seed |
|---|---|
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Latin Name | Solanum lycopersicum |
| Top Category | Beefsteak Tomatoes |
| Flavor Profile | Meaty, Rich, Sweet |
| Fruit Size | 10 - 16 oz |
| Growing Conditions | Outdoor |
| Growth Habit | Indeterminate, Upright |
| Harvest Advantages | Fresh Eating, Slicing |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Plant Attributes | Easy to Grow and Maintain |
| Plant Height | 6'+ |
| Plant Resistance | Fusariam Wilt, Tobacco mosaic virus, Verticillium Wilt |
| Planting Season | Spring |
| Seed Type | Hybrid |
| Use | Culinary |
| Germination Days | 5-10 days |
| Germination Lighting | No |
| Germination Info | Lightly Cover Seed |
| Soil Temperature | 75° - 80° |
Big Beef Plus
Tomato Seed
One slice fits a sandwich, and the wonderful old-time tomato flavor has been retained. Fruits are deep red, smooth-skinned, meaty and juicy, with an average weight of 9 oz to 1 lb Vines are large and vigorous with excellent disease resistance, resulting in yields nearly double of other beefsteaks.
| Days to Maturity | 73 days |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Plant Spacing | 36" |
| Planting Depth | 1/4” |
| Row Spacing | 36" - 48" |
| Sowing Method | Start Indoors |
| Water Needs | Average |
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