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- Days to maturity
- 85 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Watermelon Beefsteak is a pink-skinned heirloom with fruit up to 2 lb and small seed cavities, so slices hold together. Main-season, about 85 days. Growth habit is not recorded, but plan on support for fruit that size.
Watermelon Beefsteak traits
- Pink fruit up to 2 lb
- Small seed cavities
- Heirloom of unrecorded habit
Good for
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watermelon Beefsteak this page | 85 days | — | — |
| Big Rainbow | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Red | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Dixie Golden Giant | 85–100 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Earliana | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Federle | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
Watermelon Beefsteak FAQ
What kind of tomato is Watermelon Beefsteak?
Watermelon Beefsteak is a pink-skinned heirloom with fruit up to 2 lb and small seed cavities, so slices hold together. Main-season, about 85 days.
How many days to maturity is Watermelon Beefsteak?
Watermelon Beefsteak is listed at 85 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Watermelon Beefsteak compare with other tomato varieties?
Watermelon Beefsteak: 85 days. Similar tomato varieties include Big Rainbow (85 days), Big Red (85 days), Black (85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Watermelon Beefsteak good for?
Watermelon Beefsteak is grown for fresh slicing.
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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