Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Burpee's Supersteak is a hybrid beefsteak that produces red fruit around 2 pounds on indeterminate vines. It matures in the main season, about 80 days from transplant, and comes with resistance to nematodes as well as Verticillium and Fusarium wilt. Stake or cage the plants firmly and keep watering even so the big fruits fill without cracking; one slice can cover a sandwich.
Burpee's Supersteak traits
- Indeterminate vines for strong staking
- Red beefsteak fruit around 2 lb
- Resistant to nematodes plus Verticillium and Fusarium wilt
- Main season, about 80 days
Good for
- Sandwich slicing
- Fresh eating
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burpee's Supersteak this page | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Allerbest | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ruby's German Green | 80–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Basinga | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefmaster | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefsteak | 80–96 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Mama | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
Burpee's Supersteak FAQ
What kind of tomato is Burpee's Supersteak?
Burpee's Supersteak is a hybrid beefsteak that produces red fruit around 2 pounds on indeterminate vines. It matures in the main season, about 80 days from transplant, and comes with resistance to nematodes as well as Verticillium and Fusarium wilt.
How many days to maturity is Burpee's Supersteak?
Burpee's Supersteak 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 Burpee's Supersteak compare with other tomato varieties?
Burpee's Supersteak: 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 Burpee's Supersteak good for?
Burpee's Supersteak is grown for sandwich slicing, fresh eating.
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.