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- Days to maturity
- 80–96 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Beefsteak is the century-old heirloom that gave its name to a whole class of tomato. Indeterminate, regular-leaf vines bear ribbed red fruit of one to two pounds, and individual fruit has been recorded up to about 4 pounds. The thick, meaty slices are the reason restaurants use it on sandwiches and burgers, and it also stews and cans well. Vines are very vigorous, 6 feet or more, so give them a strong cage or wire frame and remove suckers to open up the canopy. Even watering at the root zone limits cracking and blossom-end rot, and harvest fully colored. It is common in the United States and includes strains such as Red Ponderosa and Coustralee. Wikipedia lists maturity at 96 days.
Beefsteak traits
- Century-old red heirloom that defines the beefsteak class
- Ribbed fruit of 1 to 2 lb, occasionally up to 4 lb
- Thick, meaty slices with rich flavor
- Very vigorous indeterminate vines of 6 ft or more
- Late, about 96 days to maturity
Good for
- Sandwiches and burgers
- Fresh slicing
- Stewing
- Canning
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beefsteak this page | 80–96 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Allerbest | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ruby's German Green | 80–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Basinga | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefmaster | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Mama | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Zac | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
Beefsteak FAQ
What kind of tomato is Beefsteak?
Beefsteak is the century-old heirloom that gave its name to a whole class of tomato. Indeterminate, regular-leaf vines bear ribbed red fruit of one to two pounds, and individual fruit has been recorded up to about 4 pounds.
How many days to maturity is Beefsteak?
Beefsteak is listed at 80–96 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Beefsteak compare with other tomato varieties?
Beefsteak: 80–96 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Allerbest (80 days), Aunt Ruby's German Green (80–85 days), Basinga (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Beefsteak good for?
Beefsteak is grown for sandwiches and burgers, fresh slicing, stewing, canning.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Tomato growing guide
- How to Plant Tomatoes: Choosing Transplants and Planting Depth
- How to Prune Tomatoes: Removing Suckers, Tying In and Topping
- How Often to Water and Feed Tomato Plants
- Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do Month by Month
- Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Wilt
- When to Pick Tomatoes and How to Store Them
- All 666 tomato varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.