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- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Beefmaster ranks among the best-selling extra-large hybrid slicers in American gardens, an Italian-beefsteak type producing red fruit of two pounds or more, commonly 16 to 32 ounces, with meaty, low-seed flesh and rich, balanced flavor for thick sandwich slices. It was developed to combine that size with disease resistance most old beefsteaks lack: the list covers Stemphylium, gray leaf spot, Alternaria stem canker, tobacco mosaic virus, nematodes, Verticillium and Fusarium. Vines are indeterminate and the fruit clusters are extremely heavy, so use strong cages or stakes and tie the biggest trusses. In hot regions plant for a spring window, since temperatures above about 95F cause blossom drop. Maturity is about 80 days.
Beefmaster traits
- Hybrid Italian-beefsteak slicer with fruit of 2 lb or more
- Meaty, low-seed red flesh with balanced flavor
- Indeterminate vines that need very strong support
- Resistant to Stemphylium, gray leaf spot, Alternaria stem canker, tobacco mosaic virus, nematodes, Verticillium and Fusarium
- Blossom drop above about 95F
- About 80 days to maturity
Good for
- Sandwiches and BLTs
- Fresh slicing
- Giant-fruit growing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beefmaster this page | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Allerbest | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ruby's German Green | 80–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Basinga | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefsteak | 80–96 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Mama | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Zac | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
Beefmaster FAQ
What kind of tomato is Beefmaster?
Beefmaster ranks among the best-selling extra-large hybrid slicers in American gardens, an Italian-beefsteak type producing red fruit of two pounds or more, commonly 16 to 32 ounces, with meaty, low-seed flesh and rich, balanced flavor for thick sandwich slices. It was developed to combine that size with disease resistance most old beefsteaks lack: the list covers Stemphylium, gray leaf spot, Alternaria stem canker, tobacco mosaic virus, nematodes, Verticillium and Fusarium.
How many days to maturity is Beefmaster?
Beefmaster is listed at 80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Beefmaster compare with other tomato varieties?
Beefmaster: 80 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 Beefmaster good for?
Beefmaster is grown for sandwiches and BLTs, fresh slicing, giant-fruit growing.
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.