Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Supersteak is a main-season beefsteak on indeterminate vines that can produce fruit around 2 pounds each. Give it a heavy stake or cage, feed generously and water evenly; the harvest begins about 80 days from transplant. Thinning to fewer fruits per truss helps individual tomatoes reach full size.
Supersteak traits
- Indeterminate vines needing strong support
- Fruit around 2 lb
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
Supersteak FAQ
What kind of tomato is Supersteak?
Supersteak is a main-season beefsteak on indeterminate vines that can produce fruit around 2 pounds each. Give it a heavy stake or cage, feed generously and water evenly; the harvest begins about 80 days from transplant.
How many days to maturity is Supersteak?
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 Supersteak compare with other tomato varieties?
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 Supersteak good for?
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)
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